as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
as headman at the newspaper 20 years ago, he hired the then-promising young reporter who won this year's Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting
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Recent Examples of headman
For whatever reason, contract talks fell through leaving the NFL’s most prestigious franchise without a headman to begin their offseason.
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Jerry Jones’ relationship with Colorado Buffaloes headman Deion Sanders is documented, but hiring Coach Prime may only be considered if the Cowboys pivot off of Prescott and draft Deion’s son Shedeur Sanders.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Jon Merrill came on for Bogosian and got caught flat-footed when Manson hit a headman pass to the blue line for O’Connor.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
His father is the village sarpanch, or headman, and the family owns valuable farmland.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Jerry Jones’ relationship with Colorado Buffaloes headman Deion Sanders is documented, but hiring Coach Prime may only be considered if the Cowboys pivot off of Prescott and draft Deion’s son Shedeur Sanders.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Jon Merrill came on for Bogosian and got caught flat-footed when Manson hit a headman pass to the blue line for O’Connor.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
His father is the village sarpanch, or headman, and the family owns valuable farmland.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headman
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Russia-Ukraine President Trump spent two hours on the phone with Vladimir Putin on Monday, hoping to learn when the Russian leader was going to end his war in Ukraine.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The new leaders in philanthropy, many of whom are accustomed to great success in their own fields, are eager to see impact and see it now.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Did the foreman just admit the jury discussed the case prior to deliberations?—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Lodge, the Villa, and Antelope Ridge were used as guest accommodations that provide a variety of amenities like a game room, a wet bar, and an indoor jacuzzi, while ranch staff shacked up at the two foremen’s houses on the north and south ends of the ranch.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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A lot of us end up chasing approval from a boss, from our parents.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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One of the most quotable lines in FromSoftware’s hit video game Elden Ring is a line of of the early bosses says to you, foul Tarnished, during a fight.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Two Sanford police officers resigned and another was suspended after video surfaced showing officers hesitating to rescue a gas station employee held by a knife-wielding man in a restroom, the police chief announced Thursday.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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According to the chief, the restaurant was open Monday night.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The Stars’ captain, Benn, absolutely plastered Bouchard in the second period with a heavy hit on the forecheck.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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On the most basic level, it’s been about Nathan Fielder using the absurd apparatus of an HBO comedy series to expose a major safety issue in airline cockpits, tied to a breakdown in communication between the captain and the co-pilot.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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Another master’s artistry is on display and open to tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, located about two miles east of the museum on the other side of the park.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Skills build on themselves, so children who don’t master kindergarten phonics or counting could remain behind in future grades.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Melvin Morris, an African American soldier, retrieved under fire at Chi Lang, Vietnam, the body of another team commander on Sept. 17, 1969.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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Schuster, a 17-year veteran, has been the department’s commander since 2020.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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My managers came for an hour visit once and wound up staying all day.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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The facility was missing a copy of the food manager’s certificate, and California food handler cards were not available for review at the time of inspection.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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“Headman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headman. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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