as in to manage
to work out the details and guide the doing or making of (something)
She orchestrated a brilliant publicity campaign.
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Recent Examples of orchestrate
The disturbing murders were orchestrated by Manson, but not personally done by him.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
These changes are part of an overhaul orchestrated by Keswick, who took the reins as executive chairman in 2019 from his uncle Henry (Henry passed away in November).
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Supreme Court is separately expected to rule on Trump’s efforts to slash the size of government, including the mass layoffs orchestrated under his Department of Government Efficiency.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The Nicolás Maduro regime arrested opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa — a close ally of opposition figure María Corina Machado — early Friday morning, accusing him of orchestrating a terrorist network allegedly planning to sabotage regional elections scheduled for Sunday.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
These changes are part of an overhaul orchestrated by Keswick, who took the reins as executive chairman in 2019 from his uncle Henry (Henry passed away in November).
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Supreme Court is separately expected to rule on Trump’s efforts to slash the size of government, including the mass layoffs orchestrated under his Department of Government Efficiency.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The Nicolás Maduro regime arrested opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa — a close ally of opposition figure María Corina Machado — early Friday morning, accusing him of orchestrating a terrorist network allegedly planning to sabotage regional elections scheduled for Sunday.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
Verb
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Klamath Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a close friend—formerly —serves as the operating partner, managing the day-to-day logistics.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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These professionals manage risk, work to tight deadlines, instruct and assess others, and coordinate across teams in high-pressure environments.—
Nicholas Wyman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Dakota Johnson wore a body-skimming black midi dress with spaghetti straps and a thigh-high slit at the Cannes Film Festival, while Oprah Winfrey attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in a long-sleeve maxi dress with a pleated skirt and coordinating bow belt.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The harvest was organized as a collaborative effort, with volunteers picking, sorting and packing the fruit, which was then distributed to clients of West Valley Community Services who are dealing with food insecurity.—
Vidula Aiyer,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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When garments and textiles are designed on two separate timelines, Konings said there’s no connection point between the textile engineer and the fashion designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
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Certified through the Living Building Challenge, these are structures designed to not only reduce environmental impact but contribute positively to their surroundings.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Holmes, a retiree in her early 70s, was grieving the death of her son at the time, so her daughter planned a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help her through the difficult period, per the filing.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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One group — which registered itself as the Maryland Environment, Labor and Industry Coalition — planned to challenge the Next Generation Energy Act, and focus its campaign on trash incinerators, which will no longer receive a renewable energy subsidy under the law.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Attendees will learn how to stay safe and prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. Details: John Russo at 352-357-9692 or [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Her 17-year-old is preparing for graduation while working as a lifeguard.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Each villa is uniquely crafted and custom built by the production team.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Alison devises a plan to escape her creative paralysis.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Monthly sessions focus on topics such as devising a business strategy and developing leadership skills.—
James Simms,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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