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as in taskmaster
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as in manager
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanager
Noun
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Chan, now 70, laughed when asked about his reputation as a taskmaster.—
Barbara Ellis,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2025 -
As Kirsten Cohen’s stern taskmaster of a father, Alan Dale was only supposed to have a brief appearance on The O.C.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday stemmed directly from Sneed’s testimony, the sole evidence linking Glossip, the motel’s manager, to the killing.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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General manager Chad Buchanan confirmed as much during an appearance on the Setting The Pace podcast.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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After three years with John Fox, Pace didn’t need to fully reset the culture inside Halas Hall and bring in an experienced disciplinarian because Fox had helped clean up the mess left behind by the Phil Emery/Marc Trestman administration.—
Adam Jahns,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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There are no old-school disciplinarians in the NFL any longer, but Campbell’s success is based on toughness, winning the one-on-one battles and gambling that his team will be successful on fourth-down plays.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.—
Wes Woods II,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The study also found that people who work for pet-friendly companies enjoy better relationships with their peers and supervisors—making for a more harmonious and less stressful environment.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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But Muir’s co-moderator, Linsey Davis, was a different case: Davis wore a mannish, gray suit jacket and struck a pose of martinet — almost schoolmarmish — solemnity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
20 Sep. 2024
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There’s Cece’s father, long vanished; Ronnie, a predator; Marcel, a martinet; Joel, a manipulator; and a random catcaller in the street, whom Cece sends scurrying away by turning her acting skills to practical use.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
12 June 2024
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This person would now be an overseer of intelligence coming through the government’s various channels, with access to practically every scrap of the nation’s most sensitive information.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed by Senate, Rollins, 52, will play an important role in determining whether rural and low-income Americans feel supported by the administration, as the overseer of a wide range of agencies that deal with forests, food safety, food stamps and rural development.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Host Ken Jennings is a stickler for correct pronunciation, and some of his decisions have led to outrage from fans and contestants.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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If a person is a stickler for measuring, Sergentakis recommended adding 10 grams of salt per liter of cooking water.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
2 Jan. 2025
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The superintendent did not identify the suspect but described them as a school assistant.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the conclusion of an investigation, COPA will submit its findings and recommendations to the CPD superintendent.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Micromanager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanager. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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