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 Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Board of Trustees manages the system’s direction, quality of care, and financial sustainability, however, significant changes in workforce or public health policy requires approval from the county’s Board of Supervisors.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
On his own, Diehl manages the not inconsiderable feat of sounding fresh and traditional at the same time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Among the agri-influencers who create educational content and sell consultancy services is Nogaye Sene, who manages farmland for clients with little farming knowledge or for the Senegalese diaspora eager to invest back home.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
After a recent divestment, TikTok’s US operations are handled by a joint venture named TikTok USDS, which stores and manages US user data on local servers.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Auditors also identified deficiencies in payments to bus contractors and found WCPS did not adequately monitor the performance of its third-party administrator, which manages employee health care claims.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
The Great Lakes Water Authority, which manages water and sanitary sewer service for dozens of Southeast Michigan communities, has announced wholesale utility rate hikes starting in July.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Board of Trustees manages the system’s direction, quality of care, and financial sustainability, however, significant changes in workforce or public health policy requires approval from the county’s Board of Supervisors.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
On his own, Diehl manages the not inconsiderable feat of sounding fresh and traditional at the same time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Among the agri-influencers who create educational content and sell consultancy services is Nogaye Sene, who manages farmland for clients with little farming knowledge or for the Senegalese diaspora eager to invest back home.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
After a recent divestment, TikTok’s US operations are handled by a joint venture named TikTok USDS, which stores and manages US user data on local servers.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Auditors also identified deficiencies in payments to bus contractors and found WCPS did not adequately monitor the performance of its third-party administrator, which manages employee health care claims.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
The Great Lakes Water Authority, which manages water and sanitary sewer service for dozens of Southeast Michigan communities, has announced wholesale utility rate hikes starting in July.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manages
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Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 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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The firm handles correspondence, negotiations, and legal communications directly with timeshare companies, allowing clients to step back from the daily grind of the dispute while staying informed about key developments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Chase the Cut handles world sales.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Sesame is an innovative self-pay healthcare with a platform that operates in all 50 states and connects patients directly with doctors without insurance as a middle-man.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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And a cougar attacks in a very different way than a bear does.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Of course, gold mining stocks also carry risks that physical gold does not, including operational costs, management decisions and broader stock market volatility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Collaborate with your teen to develop a family media agreement that addresses AI companion usage alongside other digital activities.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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Announced on March 6, this development addresses the issue of transistor overheating, which typically degrades processor performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The popularity is partly due to how uniting the environment is, says Oly Innes, who oversees events and programming at Tryst Hospitality venues like The Abbey.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The winner in November will lead the state agency that oversees Texas' largest-in-the-nation farming and ranching industry.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Manages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manages. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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