ganger

noun

Definition of gangernext
British
as in overseer

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Recent Examples of ganger In a post-Joker world, what led you to another flashy ganger in Black Mask (Ewan McGregor), albeit one who’s sadistic, paranoid and insecure? — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganger
  1. overseer
  2. manager
  3. supervisor
  4. foreman
  5. superintendent
  6. overlord
  7. boss
  8. steward
Noun
  • Separately, Dimon encouraged the Senate to confirm Fed Governor Michelle Bowman as vice chair for supervision, the chief overseer of the banking and finance system.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Still, with their federal overseer in retreat, the usual guidance channels may evaporate.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of overseer
Noun
  • General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Both Mavs general manager Nico Harrison and Dumont have stated the team has no intentions of leaving Dallas.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of manager
Noun
  • Specifically, the Sheriff’s Office asked county supervisors for permission to spend up to $760,000 on the contract with Verogen, a San Diego biotechnology startup that two years ago was acquired by the Dutch conglomerate Qiagen for $150 million.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Speaking to Rolling Stone, White Lotus‘ music supervisor Gabe Hilfer, who joined for Season Two, said the uproar meant people cared about the show.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of supervisor
Noun
  • Shockley's attorneys sought a new trial over concerns that the foreman was biased against him.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Doc diagnoses the Yellowstone foreman with a subdural hematoma.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of foreman
Noun
  • Jayne Willard, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said the district selects new courses based on industry trends, student interest, future careers and post-secondary preparation.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Head was a plumber and moved up the ranks to superintendent.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • These are not our new robot overlords, but a pilot program in 35 citywide locations testing the new technology to keep closer tabs on inventory in real-time.
    — Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Showrunner Tony Gilroy highlighted the film’s scale and ordinary characters, from Imperial overlords to passionate revolutionaries, in a statement Monday.
    — Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of overlord
Noun
  • There is no doubt that Müller gave everything, but in retrospect, the Bayern boss will have to answer the uncomfortable question of whether starting the 2014 World Cup winner was the right choice in the first place.
    — Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For some reason, my boss has never questioned me or been suspicious of anything.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of boss
Noun
  • Madeleine, Nick, Kelly and I have been the proud stewards of that vision and are so proud of what the Heat mean both in our community and to fans around the world.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Connor Robbins, chief steward of the city lifeguards labor union, said San Diego must start prioritizing lifeguard tower repairs and replacements.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of steward

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“Ganger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ganger. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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