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
So we’re probably doomed to endless toxic feedback loops unless someone hits upon a brilliant fundamental redesign that manages to change those dynamics.
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ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
As more repeat purchases become automated, the need for store trips declines, shopping moves from browsing to outcome setting, and consumers express a goal once, and the system increasingly manages the rest.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Somehow, The Datai Langkawi manages the almighty feat of blending the best, most understated luxury with authentic natural wonder.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Amazon Smart Speaker Deal The new Echo Show 11 acts as your domestic mission control, with a vibrant 11-inch screen that manages your calendars, recipes, and shopping lists with zero friction.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Daraxonrasib targets a protein called RAS, which manages how cells grow in the body.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The National Park Service manages more than 85 million acres of land across the United States, including six sites in Idaho.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
The lawsuit alleges that the same ownership group manages 20 Codes dispensaries, 10 Greenlight dispensaries, six Fresh Karma dispensaries and four 3Fifteen Primo dispensaries.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
As more repeat purchases become automated, the need for store trips declines, shopping moves from browsing to outcome setting, and consumers express a goal once, and the system increasingly manages the rest.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Somehow, The Datai Langkawi manages the almighty feat of blending the best, most understated luxury with authentic natural wonder.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Amazon Smart Speaker Deal The new Echo Show 11 acts as your domestic mission control, with a vibrant 11-inch screen that manages your calendars, recipes, and shopping lists with zero friction.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Daraxonrasib targets a protein called RAS, which manages how cells grow in the body.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The National Park Service manages more than 85 million acres of land across the United States, including six sites in Idaho.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
The lawsuit alleges that the same ownership group manages 20 Codes dispensaries, 10 Greenlight dispensaries, six Fresh Karma dispensaries and four 3Fifteen Primo dispensaries.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manages
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Searching for inspiration for her next novel, Elise subtly manipulates the people closest to her like characters in a book.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 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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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The program, which operates in fifty-five communities around the country, works with tens of thousands of young people.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Farming has always been a challenging endeavor, one that operates at the whim of external forces but with little margin for setbacks.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Primarily, though, Bhabha’s work addresses the now.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Without governance that addresses accountability, transparency, bias, and data privacy, enterprise deployment will stall on its most significant risks.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the HHS, which oversees the FDA, said the studies were pulled over concerns about their conclusions.—
Padmanabhan Ananthan,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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In February 2025, the Defense Health Agency, which oversees TRICARE, acknowledged that challenges had cropped up nationwide since the transition.—
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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“Manages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manages. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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