1
as in handling
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 supervising
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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3
as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage
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as in overseeing
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as in saving
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Recent Examples of managing
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Scharf is co-managing partner of New York law firm Morrison Cohen.
—Y. David Scharf, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Keep rooms clean longer with regular cleaning and managing clutter and unused items.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
McAdams met Luhrssen as a contributing writer for the Shepherd Express, where Luhrssen works as managing editor.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital Management, noted the circular nature of the investment structure to CNBC.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
With 25+ years of experience, Brendon Grunewald is executive director of the Critical Minerals Institute and managing director of Praefidi.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Retail’s a sector that Mark Suster, managing partner at Upfront Ventures, knows well.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Barber has been working since then with Melbourne Victory’s managing director Caroline Carnegie on a knowledge-sharing relationship to benefit both clubs.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Luu is Vietnamese American and a licensed attorney and managing partner at Skaja, Daniels & Luu law firm.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Emil Krafth is believed to be managing a minor injury, too, so that may have contributed to Howe overlooking the Sweden international in favour of bringing on another centre-half in Jamaal Lascelles against Arsenal, though the 31-year-old has only started 10 league games in two years.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In a follow-up report from the outlet, Cady confirmed that the driver did not appear to be under the influence and was cooperating with authorities managing an investigation.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Focusing on whole foods and movement, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding first and second-hand smoke are important in managing blood sugar levels.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Eating pears regularly may lower the risk of heart disease and aid in managing blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2019, the Gusman family heirs sued the city to reclaim ownership of the property, arguing that a reversion clause in the deed had been triggered when the Miami Parking Authority stepped back from managing the building.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Frank Sixt, the co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said during the port operator’s earnings call on Thursday that the deal’s size and complexity would prevent it from closing in 2025, even if binding agreements were already agreed upon.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Scharf is co-managing partner of New York law firm Morrison Cohen.
—Y. David Scharf, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Michael Stull, managing director, ManpowerGroup UK, said there is not a significant pathway into citizenship in many of the Gulf states.
—Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Keep rooms clean longer with regular cleaning and managing clutter and unused items.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
McAdams met Luhrssen as a contributing writer for the Shepherd Express, where Luhrssen works as managing editor.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital Management, noted the circular nature of the investment structure to CNBC.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
With 25+ years of experience, Brendon Grunewald is executive director of the Critical Minerals Institute and managing director of Praefidi.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Retail’s a sector that Mark Suster, managing partner at Upfront Ventures, knows well.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Barber has been working since then with Melbourne Victory’s managing director Caroline Carnegie on a knowledge-sharing relationship to benefit both clubs.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Luu is Vietnamese American and a licensed attorney and managing partner at Skaja, Daniels & Luu law firm.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy mutually agreed with the Texas Rangers to step away from managing the ball club.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Emil Krafth is believed to be managing a minor injury, too, so that may have contributed to Howe overlooking the Sweden international in favour of bringing on another centre-half in Jamaal Lascelles against Arsenal, though the 31-year-old has only started 10 league games in two years.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In a follow-up report from the outlet, Cady confirmed that the driver did not appear to be under the influence and was cooperating with authorities managing an investigation.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Focusing on whole foods and movement, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding first and second-hand smoke are important in managing blood sugar levels.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Eating pears regularly may lower the risk of heart disease and aid in managing blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2019, the Gusman family heirs sued the city to reclaim ownership of the property, arguing that a reversion clause in the deed had been triggered when the Miami Parking Authority stepped back from managing the building.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
Verb
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Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Louisville police's Traffic Unit is handling the ongoing investigation.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Erica Hayes is supervising director.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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The team considered Fresno and might have also looked at Bakersfield, according to Michael Glaser, supervising location manager for the film.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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David Fry remembers pacing in the batting cage during the 2024 playoffs, his way of coping with wielding no influence over what was unfolding on the field.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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My son is a future engineer, or maybe an entrepreneur—he got kicked off the bus in Kindergarten for starting a bubble gum trading ring, his coping mechanism for controlling social interactions.—
Hayley Matz Meadvin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Giving and saving were instilled, too.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But those plans can be quite narrow and ineffective for addressing flood damage.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The document aims to provide clarity and accuracy in reporting, addressing contemporary issues and nuanced terminology with precision and sensitivity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In his new role, Schwenz’s responsibilities will be expanded beyond handling media and public relations to leading the union’s communications department and overseeing the union’s website, social media and its internal magazine, the DGA Monthly.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Ehrman and Zach Hamby are overseeing for the studio, which has slated the film for release in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing on this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The startup will pay Nvidia in cash for chips, and Nvidia will invest in OpenAI for non-controlling shares, the person said.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, overly strict or controlling behavior—especially from moms—can increase social anxiety.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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