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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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Go From Managing Tasks To Developing People One of the most significant mindset shifts great leaders make is moving from manager as taskmaster to manager as developer.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025 -
On March 2, Mercury will join your taskmaster ruler, Saturn, bringing a more serious tone to your communication style.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil was shut down during his bullpen session Friday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Morale at the agency is extremely low, the source said, as staff are crying in meetings and managers are trying to reassure their employees during a time of great uncertainty.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Both were industrious strivers at work and strict disciplinarians at home.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
27 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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Prior to principal photography, Anderson spent more than a year working with his VFX supervisor Dennis Berardi to develop the full look and scope of the Lost Lands.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Whether the next sheriff will be appointed or elected remains unclear, as supervisors did not take questions during their public statement on Wednesday.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 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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Hawke plays Samuel Murphy who, after the death of his wife, is imprisoned in a labor camp run by Clancy, an unscrupulous overseer (Crowe).—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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There are offensive-minded guys and defensive-minded guys and bright play callers and sharp overseers.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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 same day the Miami Herald and The Tributary published its investigation into the Miami-Dade school district’s school bus safety program, superintendent Jose Dotres issued a memo addressing criticism of the program.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Long Beach’s towing and lien sales superintendent, Robert Givens, said the city averages about 200 auction sales each month.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Micromanager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanager. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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