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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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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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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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Recent Examples of managing
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
According to Gilles Renouard, co-managing director of Unifrance, the event remains deliberately focused on servicing long-term partners.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
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
Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Canaan Van Williams, managing partner at Proactive Sustainable Bonds, said in December his investment group finalized an agreement on terms to buy the property, following negotiations with the mobile home property owners.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
As part of the announcement, Lululemon said board member David Mussafer, managing partner and chairman of private equity firm Advent, will not stand for re-election during the company's upcoming 2026 shareholder meeting at the conclusion of his current three-year term.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Puryear was named chief executive officer, but her teaching career continues to inform her managing style.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Four of the six clubs were beaten — three of them by three-goal margins — with Arsenal and Newcastle United managing draws.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Travis Keys, managing director of Academica, explained during Thursday night’s meeting that the problem was not primarily expenses but enrollment in the five-year-old high school program.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Thanks to senior managing producer Deborah Unger, program manager Eowyn Burtner, my co-executive producer Amy Scharf, and marketing director Lily Whear.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Becoming less invested in managing outcomes and keeping everything together?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
At the start of 2026, Fonseca, managing a chronic back injury, endured a few more tough losses.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Stomata act like a plant's pores, managing gas exchange and water loss.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Bader managing hamstring tightness Center fielder Harrison Bader is currently dealing with left hamstring tightness and is considered day-to-day, but manager Tony Vitello believes that Bader should be ready for Opening Night next Wednesday against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The board, and its managing agent if professionally managed, should first discuss this issue with the unit owner’s emergency contact or family to get the proper assistance for the owner.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Candinas will take over executive management of the Swiss company, with Giger remaining in place as co-managing director for a transitional period.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
According to Gilles Renouard, co-managing director of Unifrance, the event remains deliberately focused on servicing long-term partners.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Mark Shapiro is president and managing partner of WME.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Canaan Van Williams, managing partner at Proactive Sustainable Bonds, said in December his investment group finalized an agreement on terms to buy the property, following negotiations with the mobile home property owners.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
As part of the announcement, Lululemon said board member David Mussafer, managing partner and chairman of private equity firm Advent, will not stand for re-election during the company's upcoming 2026 shareholder meeting at the conclusion of his current three-year term.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Puryear was named chief executive officer, but her teaching career continues to inform her managing style.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Four of the six clubs were beaten — three of them by three-goal margins — with Arsenal and Newcastle United managing draws.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Travis Keys, managing director of Academica, explained during Thursday night’s meeting that the problem was not primarily expenses but enrollment in the five-year-old high school program.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Thanks to senior managing producer Deborah Unger, program manager Eowyn Burtner, my co-executive producer Amy Scharf, and marketing director Lily Whear.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Switzerland has had close diplomatic ties to the United States, managing its consular interests in Iran through the Swiss mission in Tehran and providing a venue for two rounds of nuclear negotiations with Iran in February as well as for negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Becoming less invested in managing outcomes and keeping everything together?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
At the start of 2026, Fonseca, managing a chronic back injury, endured a few more tough losses.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Stomata act like a plant's pores, managing gas exchange and water loss.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Bader managing hamstring tightness Center fielder Harrison Bader is currently dealing with left hamstring tightness and is considered day-to-day, but manager Tony Vitello believes that Bader should be ready for Opening Night next Wednesday against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The board, and its managing agent if professionally managed, should first discuss this issue with the unit owner’s emergency contact or family to get the proper assistance for the owner.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
Noun
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Two states, Hawaii and Arizona, have opted out of using daylight saving time — Hawaii in 1967 and Arizona in 1968.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Everyone who’s feeling groggy this week gets a pass thanks to daylight saving time.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Begin with any tasks that have been postponed recently before handling brand-new issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sony is handling the foreign release on this as Amazon MGM Studios builds out its own foreign distribution arm.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Everett’s duties included supervising the equestrian facilities, snack bar operations, facility maintenance and various administrative requirements, such as assisting the association in securing water rights and the HOA Board of Directors election.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The state retained oversight under the contract, but turned over most responsibilities for the children over to Empower, including finding homes for them and supervising their cases.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Perimenopause Hits Earlier Than Most People Realize The fatigue of perimenopause tends to arrive alongside mood changes, heavier or irregular periods, and difficulty coping with stress that used to feel manageable.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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These programs focus on finding healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and anger.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To protect its incorporation business, Delaware responded by enacting legislation to give controlling shareholders more latitude under the state’s laws.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rousseau is a notoriously controlling and meticulous leader, obsessed with optics and strict about the physical fitness of his members.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The college goes far beyond helping with enrollment and GI Bill paperwork, taking a holistic approach to student veteran support by addressing academic, financial, health and social needs for veterans as well as their family members and dependents.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cappu Films head of sales Janice Woo is overseeing negotiations, with further talks underway at Hong Kong FilMart.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Late Late Show with James Corden was nearly up, Longman had in fact been summoned by Michaels to the meeting to sound him out about overseeing a British version of SNL.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the midst of a statistically impressive season, LaMelo Ball is doing it all for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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With its stunning natural surroundings, Lake Como is an idyllic destination to explore with a dog, and the Edition makes doing so in style entirely possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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