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as in handled
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss
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as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage
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as in arranged
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Recent Examples of managed
Itay Stern, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
As of Sunday afternoon, the fire crew managed to contain 25% of the wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Poehler’s performance last night was a reminder that the show has always managed to reboot itself after a major shake-up.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2025
But Angel’s Envy has managed to get the formula right here.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025
Rhamondre Stevenson managed only 18 yards on 13 carries.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, 35 rooms at the Civic and other shelters that CoLEAD managed sat empty as of December 2024.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
Though raised in a super-strict household, Lane managed to start a rock band, Hep Alian, become a drummer and get married to one of the band's members, Zack.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
His brother Gal, managed to escape.
—Itay Stern, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
As of Sunday afternoon, the fire crew managed to contain 25% of the wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Poehler’s performance last night was a reminder that the show has always managed to reboot itself after a major shake-up.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2025
But Angel’s Envy has managed to get the formula right here.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025
Rhamondre Stevenson managed only 18 yards on 13 carries.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, 35 rooms at the Civic and other shelters that CoLEAD managed sat empty as of December 2024.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
Though raised in a super-strict household, Lane managed to start a rock band, Hep Alian, become a drummer and get married to one of the band's members, Zack.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managed
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The Panthers handled the test with ease, dispatching the Ottawa Senators 6-2 at Amerant Bank Arena to sweep their three-game homestand.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, head coach Dave Canales cautioned that the team needed to see how Coker handled the rigors of a normal NFL workweek.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to aircraft tracking service FlightRadar24, the Airbus H130 helicopter operated as Reach 5 had taken off from the roof of UC Davis Medical Center just minutes before the crash.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 130-year-old home was designed by Ferry & Clas, a Wisconsin architectural firm that operated from 1890 to 1912 and designed a wide range of historically significant buildings in Milwaukee, including the Pabst Mansion.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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William offered some surprisingly candid answers about everything from his parents' divorce to how his children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — coped with Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother.—
Laura Schwab Reese,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Speaking after a pre-arranged meeting in London, defense ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy denounced the incident, calling it unacceptable provocation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The codes of Versace are very strong and Vitale manipulated the familiar in a playful way.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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But those sensors can be manipulated.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Exantus was previously permitted to be supervised in Florida upon his release from prison in accordance with an interstate compact, Hall said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Inheritance Games television series will be supervised by Temple Hill executive Annika Patton.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Production for the second half will begin after a pre-planned hiatus in October and November, unrelated to Del Rio's exit.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The president's latest threats are disrupting, at least briefly, what had been a sustained rally in tech, built on hundreds of billions of dollars in planned spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.—
Ari Levy,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managed. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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