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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
Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
That was a key reason the Trail Blazers managed to score only 43 points after halftime.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
As part of that cash infusion, the WGA managed increases in the employer contribution caps, which had been stagnant.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Nathan MacKinnon managed to keep his cool Thursday despite getting mugged every shift and drawing some curious calls — Embellishment?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
But opponents in the House of Lords have managed to hold up its passing by filing more than 1,200 amendments to the bill.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
However, some supervisors have managed to fully fund pet projects and programs the county shouldn’t even be involved in.
—Rebecca Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The 47-year-old player, who asked to remain anonymous, scored half of a $733,968 Fantasy 7 jackpot —$366,984 — in February 2025, but last month managed to land an even bigger prize, according to a Friday, April 17 news release by the Michigan Lottery.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 17 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
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
For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
That was a key reason the Trail Blazers managed to score only 43 points after halftime.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
As part of that cash infusion, the WGA managed increases in the employer contribution caps, which had been stagnant.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Nathan MacKinnon managed to keep his cool Thursday despite getting mugged every shift and drawing some curious calls — Embellishment?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
But opponents in the House of Lords have managed to hold up its passing by filing more than 1,200 amendments to the bill.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
However, some supervisors have managed to fully fund pet projects and programs the county shouldn’t even be involved in.
—Rebecca Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The 47-year-old player, who asked to remain anonymous, scored half of a $733,968 Fantasy 7 jackpot —$366,984 — in February 2025, but last month managed to land an even bigger prize, according to a Friday, April 17 news release by the Michigan Lottery.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 17 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
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The last time three carriers operated in the CENTCOM area of responsibility was back in 2003.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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The planned ad buys from House Majority PAC, a political action committee that focuses on electing Democratic House members, seem to target the 1st and 11th congressional districts located in North Carolina’s far northeastern and far southwestern counties, respectively.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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The planned investment is up from a prior forecast of around $20 billion.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, confirming that in humans is more challenging, given that human brain cells that can be manipulated to test the findings are of the deceased.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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At Surfside, the different beach areas are cleaned daily and supervised by lifeguards.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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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 May. 2026.
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