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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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2
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
David Axe, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Mitsui’s investment in the Rhodes Ridge mine is the deal which will finally see an asset, dormant for 50 years, brought into production with construction and future operation of the mine being managed by Rio Tinto, a major Australian iron ore miner.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The company intends to continue its normal operations throughout this process and has emphasized that there will be no changes to how customer data is stored, managed or protected.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
To the extent that my younger self had ever managed to conjure up a vision of a dream career (not including winning the Olympics as a runner), this was it.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
Argentina won the World Cup in 2022, something Brazil have not managed in over two decades and don’t look like doing any time soon.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Mississippi State only had three turnovers in the entire first half, and the Tigers managed just one steal.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
At one point, while being choked from behind, the 102-pound, 5-foot-tall 18-year-old managed to fully flip one of her attackers over, with the suspect landing on the concrete ground.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
One Mil managed to fly away before explosives-laden drones streaked in to finish off the two that didn’t escape.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Mitsui’s investment in the Rhodes Ridge mine is the deal which will finally see an asset, dormant for 50 years, brought into production with construction and future operation of the mine being managed by Rio Tinto, a major Australian iron ore miner.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The company intends to continue its normal operations throughout this process and has emphasized that there will be no changes to how customer data is stored, managed or protected.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
To the extent that my younger self had ever managed to conjure up a vision of a dream career (not including winning the Olympics as a runner), this was it.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
Argentina won the World Cup in 2022, something Brazil have not managed in over two decades and don’t look like doing any time soon.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Mississippi State only had three turnovers in the entire first half, and the Tigers managed just one steal.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
At one point, while being choked from behind, the 102-pound, 5-foot-tall 18-year-old managed to fully flip one of her attackers over, with the suspect landing on the concrete ground.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managed
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The last time three Rivet Joint jets operated from Kadena Air Base was in mid-2023.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Border Patrol agents, who had long operated inside the park, were barred.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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This country is being manipulated by two people — and those too afraid to have the courage to oppose them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Season 4 of the Max comedy, Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels have manipulated their way into their respective dream jobs as host and head writer of a late-night talk show on network TV.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Following the match, Giulia addressed her defeat.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Neither of the judge’s rulings addressed the First Amendment issue but focused instead on standing.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers survived in spite of their pitching injuries last season and will take a similar approach of going with upside over durability with some of their pitching choices.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Detroit survived a five-interception Goff game thanks to Bates, who squeezed clutch kicks of 58 and 52 yards between the uprights.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As New Year's Eve revelers across the world clinked glasses and ordered rounds, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was in the midst of delivering a grave message about alcohol, a drug that fits neatly into both our highest highs and lowest lows.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Still, seizing people who have agreed to appear at ordered court or asylum hearings seems patently unfair.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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He was taken back to the road and treated by EMS.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Jon was so accommodating and treated me with respect.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managed. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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