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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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Recent Examples of managed
Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Founded in 2017 under the Purin Foundation and managed by filmmakers Anocha Suwichakornpong and Assarat, the fund focuses on independent cinema across Southeast Asia, spanning production, exhibition and education.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 May 2026
In the nightcap, however, the Giants at least managed to get the game to extras.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
And as with the Port, some users are unhappy with how Sonos managed the rollout of the Amp.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The rookie managed just 10 points after dropping 30 with 10 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 111-97 Philly win at TD Garden.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Using managed care Medicare Advantage would improve health and lower costs and add some extra benefits to be a better value when compared to original Medicare.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cleveland had the lead and the ball in the final 20 seconds of overtime and still managed to lose 112-110.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Founded in 2017 under the Purin Foundation and managed by filmmakers Anocha Suwichakornpong and Assarat, the fund focuses on independent cinema across Southeast Asia, spanning production, exhibition and education.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 May 2026
In the nightcap, however, the Giants at least managed to get the game to extras.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
And as with the Port, some users are unhappy with how Sonos managed the rollout of the Amp.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The rookie managed just 10 points after dropping 30 with 10 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 111-97 Philly win at TD Garden.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managed
Adjective
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Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ravanetti notes that this system has operated for more than a century and the bank has never lost a single euro on these loans.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The low-cost carrier, which has struggled to remain profitable since the emergence of COVID-19, once operated hundreds of flights a day and employed some 17,000 people.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Lennie asked about how the audience coped with that.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sam coped with pain by avoiding movement and activity, swapping soccer for videogames.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed Friday that a criminal probe is underway into the deaths of sloths at Sloth World, a planned International Drive attraction that will not open after animals languished and perished in warehouses owned by the company in Orlando.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Rajoub was pressed multiple times in the mixed zone on whether the handshake was pre-planned.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gas prices can be manipulated by war, the market or the discretion of how much oil companies want to refine.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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And getting back to the Jewish donors who supposedly manipulated Ferguson’s efforts to block mid-cycle congressional districting.—
Howard Libit,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
Verb
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On the assumption that everything on-set was fully supervised at every turn, the results are frequently thrilling and ultimately haunting.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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Besides the driver, an amiable man who was happy to explain how the shredder worked, only a few nervous schoolchildren stood around, supervised by a woman with a badge that identified her as an envoy of the library.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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
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“Managed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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