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as in commander
a person in overall command of a ship
the captain is responsible for everything that happens to his ship in the course of a voyage
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as in commandant
one in official command especially of a military force or base
the captain of the largest army ever marshaled for battle in this country
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as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
we only do what the captain tells us to, so it's not our fault when things don't work out
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as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a fascinating magazine article profiling the captains of the American auto industry
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as in to supervise
to be in charge of
if you do well on this, you'll be asked to captain the next mission
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as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
captained the project for a few days while the boss was out of town
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as in to command
to serve as leader of
you did a good job of captaining the team
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Recent Examples of captain
James Nalton, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The captain said no, according to an advocate for Yes on Prop. 6.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2024
The University of Chicago commit did it all while captaining a perennial powerhouse that continued its run as one of the nation’s top programs.
—Aaron Credeur, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah are almost certain to start having sat on the bench for much of Wednesday’s game, and the latter will likely be the most popular captain choice this Gameweek.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The captain said no, according to an advocate for Yes on Prop. 6.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Westwood has enjoyed captaining a younger group at Charlotte and said he’s taken a larger role in providing directions on the pitch than at previous clubs.
—Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2024
The University of Chicago commit did it all while captaining a perennial powerhouse that continued its run as one of the nation’s top programs.
—Aaron Credeur, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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Buckland is a former commander of the Gilbert Police Department and retired from the town in 2016.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The artworks were found in chambers used by the commander of the Roman troops, and researchers have created a digital reconstruction of what the structure may have looked like in its heyday.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Max The Zone of Interest In 1943, Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) was the commandant of Auschwitz who spent his days playing god with the lives of the concentration camp’s innocent prisoners.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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After suffering numerous beatings for engaging the children, the clown is used by the camp commandant as a Pied Piper to help load the children on boxcars to Auschwitz.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024
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In closed-door meetings, House Speaker Mike Johnson was nominated for the role for his first full term, and Republican senators selected Sen. John Thune to be their next leader.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nix, a captain and budding leader, on Wednesday took a long, deep breath before answering a question about Forsyth and his demeanor since Sunday.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The state has been a bastion of anti-Trump sentiment ever since the bombastic billionaire real estate tycoon first ventured into politics nearly a decade ago.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition to developing a loyal cluster of Silicon Valley tycoon customers, from LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman to Salesforce founder Marc Benioff and Amazon honcho Jeff Bezos, several Hollywood celebrities have been wearing the brand.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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If your little ones will be out trick-or-treating tonight, please be sure they are supervised to assure their safety.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a statement given to 9to5Google, the company said there will be ways for parents to supervise usage, with control over approving new cards, removing cards, and viewing transaction history.Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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On Monday, a Randall County judge ruled in a separate case that DeLao can keep his parental rights over his 1-year-old child with Torres.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Previously a judge ruled the measure’s language as written by the City Council was partisan and it was changed for the ballot to remove a description of who some of the noncitizens are; plaintiffs argued the phrasing could swing voters to support the measure.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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At the center of it is a player set to command one of the richest contracts in sports history.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Although Trump’s ability to command the foreign policy machinery will be enhanced, his ability to improve the United States’ place in the world is another matter.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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A lot of the blame lay at skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to bat in conditions that were lapped by New Zealand's giddy seamers.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Cleveland threatened in the bottom of the eighth inning, getting runners on first and second base when Yankees skipper Aaron Boone opted to turn to closer Luke Weaver for a four-out save.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Captain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captain. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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