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as in commanders
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 commandants
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 leaders
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 tycoons
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 supervises
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 rules
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 commands
to serve as leader of
you did a good job of captaining the team
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captains
Noun
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That will be preceded by an invitation-only ribbon-cutting ceremony expected to be attended by past and present military and government leaders.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Next Tuesday, the team and the city (as well as the trust that oversees the land White Stadium is on) will head to trial and defend the stadium renovation.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Adding to the uncertainty are layoffs at the Education Department, which oversees the federal loan system.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Prince William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, which governs the game in Wales, while Princess Kate supports Rugby Football Union, its counterpart in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Princess Kate, 43, is patron of the Rugby Football Union which governs the game in England, while Prince William, 42, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The boot-hitting has come in handy; Tait-Jones leads the country in free throw attempts and makes (210 for 274 from the line).—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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United Way partnered with Housing Collaborative, a nonprofit, to connect people to housing and recruit property managers to aid in the effort.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The filing also includes information on the company's governance structure, detailing the roles and backgrounds of its directors and executive officers.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Captains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captains. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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