quarterbacking

verb

Definition of quarterbackingnext
present participle of quarterback
as in supervising
to be in charge of she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign

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  1. supervising
  2. overseeing
  3. managing
Verb
  • For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of supervising
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  • Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of overseeing
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  • Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managing
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“Quarterbacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterbacking. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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