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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Last May, Sunderland had been in League One more recently than in the Premier League; on Sunday came the realisation the club have not played in Europe since November 1973, when Bob Stokoe managed the Second Division team.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Four of these principles are being implemented in the plot and managed by Davis.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The technology can be a genuine public safety asset for District 5, but only if our community understands it and trusts how it’s being managed.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
For the most part, the store will be managed by Jody Morneault and store manager, Brian Zenobi.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The Utumishi Girls School, located about 75 miles from the capital, Nairobi, is managed and sponsored by the police, and many of the students are daughters of police officers.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Eustis actually had twice as many hits as their Panther counterparts, but Coral Springs Charter pitcher Counrtney Wahlbrink managed to escape multiple innings with timely strikeouts.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 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
Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Last May, Sunderland had been in League One more recently than in the Premier League; on Sunday came the realisation the club have not played in Europe since November 1973, when Bob Stokoe managed the Second Division team.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Four of these principles are being implemented in the plot and managed by Davis.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The technology can be a genuine public safety asset for District 5, but only if our community understands it and trusts how it’s being managed.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
For the most part, the store will be managed by Jody Morneault and store manager, Brian Zenobi.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The Utumishi Girls School, located about 75 miles from the capital, Nairobi, is managed and sponsored by the police, and many of the students are daughters of police officers.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Eustis actually had twice as many hits as their Panther counterparts, but Coral Springs Charter pitcher Counrtney Wahlbrink managed to escape multiple innings with timely strikeouts.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managed
Adjective
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January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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According to the county’s trauma dashboard, local hospitals handled 1,633 motor vehicle injuries in 2024.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Soursop is a delicate fruit, so it should be handled with care.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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At Iowa, Clark often operated as both her team's primary scorer and primary facilitator, routinely attempting difficult passes that few players would even consider.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Deployed and operated by Daxbot, the robots are evaluating sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and curb ramps, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Only conceded once at Arsenal last week and coped well, before making some fine saves on the final day against Wolves.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Lennie asked about how the audience coped with that.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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There is also a planned airport at Dhidhdhoo in the far north, which would make some of the country’s most remote atolls easier to reach.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In his letter, Beyer argued that the planned structure, which will sit adjacent to Arlington Memorial Bridge, risks choking traffic for commuters entering the District from Virginia, particularly during rush hour and major public events.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2026
Verb
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At the root of these problems lies a technocratic and post-humanist mentality that tends to regard the human person as an object to be manipulated or a resource to be optimized, removing all safeguards against the unchecked pursuit of profit.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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How easily we could be manipulated.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Magazines Canada is supervised by an all-volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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