as in to control
chiefly US
to try to oversee all the small parts of (something, such as an activity) in a way that is usually not wanted or that causes problems
He micromanaged every detail of the budget.
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Recent Examples of micromanage
That doesn’t mean burning out or micromanaging every detail.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
To imagine Gaza under such a regime is to imagine not a free or stable entity but a territory micromanaged by the gun, combustible by design.
—Yonatan Touval, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
Pushing your opinion or micromanaging others can backfire on the job today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 July 2025
In his exit memo, Bennett urged the commission to avoid micromanaging the negotiation process and instead focus on big-picture policy, public engagement and trust-building.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
To imagine Gaza under such a regime is to imagine not a free or stable entity but a territory micromanaged by the gun, combustible by design.
—Yonatan Touval, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
Pushing your opinion or micromanaging others can backfire on the job today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 July 2025
In his exit memo, Bennett urged the commission to avoid micromanaging the negotiation process and instead focus on big-picture policy, public engagement and trust-building.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for micromanage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanage
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Park’s ability to manipulate his imagery is something else entirely.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2025
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While there are no laws or regulations that prohibit using AI to create or manipulate images, there can be blowback and downsides.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Currently, addressing the fire has required $1,500,000 in expenses.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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After putting Ginger on an antibiotic, caring for her wounds and placing her in an e-collar, Palamara said the real challenge lay in addressing the root cause of the behavior.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Many of the examples are stark, like the Potawatomi Nation which had negotiated with the federal government in hopes of staying in their homelands in the upper Midwest.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors Settling down in the suburbs with their newborn, Kelly (Rose Byrne) and Mac (Seth Rogen) attempt to negotiate a quiet-hours pact with the frat house next door.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The complainant also said parents needed to supervise and teach their children how to use equipment safely.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Taking action and rewiring your future response can really help regulate those emotions.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, both Zilch and Klarna are already regulated entities and therefore likely capable of adapting to any new rules that might come into force — as are many of their peers including Affirm and Afterpay.—
Sarah Kocianski,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But just like the men who understood changing a diaper in the 1990s didn't take away their manliness, so can participating in their spouse's emotional needs.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal know that and Smith will take no time proving it.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Micromanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanage. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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