as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
asked the shift foreman if he could take a break
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Recent Examples of foreman
Meanwhile, on Canada’s West Coast, the country’s labor relations board has ruled for the third time that 730 port foremen at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 have bargained in bad faith in its negotiations with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Oh, and the foreman is played by James Best, of Dukes of Hazzard fame.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2024
Satcher worked as a licensed plumber and as a foreman for Derrick Plumbing since 1992, his obituary reads.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the jury foreman in James Crumbley's trial said storage of the gun was the key testimony that drove him to convict.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Oh, and the foreman is played by James Best, of Dukes of Hazzard fame.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2024
Satcher worked as a licensed plumber and as a foreman for Derrick Plumbing since 1992, his obituary reads.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the jury foreman in James Crumbley's trial said storage of the gun was the key testimony that drove him to convict.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreman
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Venus at the top of your chart guarantees a warm reception with bosses and VIPs.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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His short-sighted banishment of a legend — and an earner — like Dwight Manfredi to Tulsa was cited by the other bosses as a reason for his ouster.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 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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Disney’s search for the next House of Mouse leader is heating up, as a deadline to name a successor to outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger has been set and potential candidates are emerging. —Rocio Fabbro and Bruce Gil contributed to this article.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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My phone pings with an email from our building manager down in the city.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortunately, hiring managers have begun to learn that, and degree requirements have been dropping in many fields.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The suit alleges that the department’s captains moved him in retaliation for speaking up against Barnett’s homophobic comments.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Flintoff first made his cricket debut in 1998 and soon after became a vital player for England, later serving as captain and vice-captain of the team.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bates, who was on probation at the time, was eventually convicted of misdemeanor theft and resisting arrest, according to the chief.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Five police officers who rescued residents from inside of the building were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, the police chief said.NBC New York, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Allison went to college and eventually got her masters at the New School.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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She’s gone back to school and is considering studying for a master’s in immunology.Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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With a squad of rebels fanned out to watch for army patrols or helicopters, the unit commander and I and a few others talked for four hours.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 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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“Foreman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreman. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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