orchestrate
verb
or·ches·trate
ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt 
orchestrated; orchestrating
1
a
: to compose or arrange (music) for an orchestra
The composer orchestrated the music for the symphony orchestra.
b
: to provide with orchestration
orchestrate a ballet
2
: to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect
orchestrated preparations for the banquet
a carefully orchestrated stunt
Examples of orchestrate in a Sentence
He recently orchestrated a musical.
She orchestrated the entire event.
It's still unclear who was responsible for orchestrating the attack.
A strike was orchestrated by union members.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Linden also orchestrated their Halloween special and merch line.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s when Ly orchestrated the flawless 80-yard two-minute drill, completing 6-of-6 passes and finishing with an 11-yard TD connection to senior Anthony Perez with 30 seconds left.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Sabonis is a three-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Third Team selection who orchestrates much of Sacramento’s offense from the center position.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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orchestrate
verb
or·ches·trate
ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt
orchestrated; orchestrating
1
: to write or arrange music for an orchestra
2
: to arrange or combine so as to get the best effect
orchestration
noun
ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən
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