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be in charge

VERB
head
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command control direct guide lead run
STRONG
address dominate govern pioneer precede rule supervise
WEAK
be first go first hold sway over lead the way
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon follow misguide mislead neglect obey
STRONG
serve submit surrender yield
VERB
operate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer conduct drive handle keep play run work
STRONG
command maneuver manipulate ordain pilot ply steer wield
WEAK
be in driver's seat be in saddle call the play call the shots call the signals carry on hold the reins make go pull the strings pull the wires run the show run things sit on top of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt mismanage neglect stop
STRONG
leave alone
VERB
run
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conduct control head keep lead operate own
STRONG
administer boss coordinate direct helm ordain oversee regulate superintend
WEAK
be in driver's seat be in saddle carry on head up look after pull the strings ride herd on take care of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon follow obey
STRONG
mismanage neglect
WEAK
serve
VERB
supervise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of
STRONG
boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey
WEAK
be in driver's seat be in the saddle be on duty be responsible for call the play call the shots crack the whip keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mismanage neglect
STRONG
follow serve

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Carrick will be in charge at Stamford Bridge, but what about Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday and Aston Villa after that?

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Carrick could not answer if he will still be in charge for next Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Will Sage still be in charge by then?

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Should he be in charge of the human future?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

I’ve always been happy to let her be in charge.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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