1
as in manipulates
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 supervises
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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as in copes
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 manages
The emergency room doctor recommended an ultrasound, but DHS, ICE and CoreCivic, which manages Dilley, denied the request, the court filings say.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Part of the delay in opening the Automated People Mover has been a series of ongoing disputes between Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that manages LAX; and the contractor in charge of building the train system, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, or LINXS.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Juana Zaragoza manages a program in Oxnard that helps mostly Indigenous Mexican farmworkers sign up for Medi-Cal.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In a statement, the district said its Food and Nutrition Services department manages kitchen operations and has addressed the issue identified in the inspection.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The results of the transformation are on display during tours given by Mass Audubon, the conservation organization that bought and manages most of the land at Tidmarsh.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Huus Quell, a wellness resort conceived by tech titan (and Appenzell native son) Jan Schoch, manages to fit right in—despite being one of the most progressive new hotels of the year.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Today, her husband owns and manages Sarah’s father’s dental practice now that her dad has retired.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For now, the only other option appears to be a birth control program handled in partnership with the nonprofit Foundation for Shackleford Horses, which co-manages the herd.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Part of the delay in opening the Automated People Mover has been a series of ongoing disputes between Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that manages LAX; and the contractor in charge of building the train system, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, or LINXS.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Juana Zaragoza manages a program in Oxnard that helps mostly Indigenous Mexican farmworkers sign up for Medi-Cal.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In a statement, the district said its Food and Nutrition Services department manages kitchen operations and has addressed the issue identified in the inspection.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The results of the transformation are on display during tours given by Mass Audubon, the conservation organization that bought and manages most of the land at Tidmarsh.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Huus Quell, a wellness resort conceived by tech titan (and Appenzell native son) Jan Schoch, manages to fit right in—despite being one of the most progressive new hotels of the year.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Today, her husband owns and manages Sarah’s father’s dental practice now that her dad has retired.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For now, the only other option appears to be a birth control program handled in partnership with the nonprofit Foundation for Shackleford Horses, which co-manages the herd.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manages
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But is Duncan the devil who manipulates, lies and emotionally blackmails anyone in his orbit?—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Our awkward hero copes with grief through humor while navigating relationships with her type-A sister (Sian Clifford), her nasty stepmother (Olivia Colman), and, in season 2, a hot priest (Andrew Scott).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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New secrets about the city’s origins arise, and the social structure struggles as the bunker copes with fallout from last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Munich focuses on research and development, Parsdorf handles near-series cell manufacturing, and Salching supports recycling through BMW’s direct recycling process.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Along with working with the finance department and the league office, Davidov handles the bulk of the team’s contract research and leads some free-agency meetings in the offseason.—
Mike Kaye
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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It’s been really awesome to watch the difference in how everyone operates.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The current system operates at relatively modest energies, producing visible light.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old scores in bunches and does it efficiently, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Although the car will likely start with a jump‑start and may seem fine afterward, that only addresses the symptom (not starting), not the cause.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The former Idaho State kicker addresses one of their biggest issues from last season.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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According to Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, who oversees driver's license offices in the county, the change is meant to add another layer of identification.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After serving as custodian of NBC’s late-night for years, George Cheeks, Paramount’s Chair of TV Media who oversees CBS, became the executive who last year canceled CBS’ venerable late-night franchise The Late Show.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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