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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
Swetha Gopinath, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Geoff Bennett is the co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour and serves as a contributor to NBC News.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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
What appears to matter to many San Franciscans is authenticity, according to Katie Buchanan, co-managing director at Gensler.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2025
Prior to the acquisition, Simon owned a 25 percent, non-managing interest in the retail at Brickell City Centre.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Real estate attorney Jonathan White, managing partner at Jordan & White, LLC, advises to start with your deed and property survey.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Jackie Swanson, managing partner at Gartner Consulting, expects terms and conditions policies to be more standardized next year.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
When the war ends, the US must lead a global effort to build the infrastructure needed to make Gulf energy supplies more resilient, writes Amos Hochstein, a former US diplomat and current managing partner at TWG Global, for The Atlantic.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Is there an issue with managing games?
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Hamilton is listed on the news outlet’s website as the owner, publisher and managing editor.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
His podcast with son, managing partner, and pollster Jeremy Zogby, can be heard here.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Finding the family Last year, nationwide, senior managing judges were let go first, Johnson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Blackview followed up with the first 1080p projector in a rugged tablet almost a year later, managing to double the brightness of 8849's effort.
—New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2026
People might disagree about managing the property, splitting expenses, or handling repairs.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Grace is probably managing the social media page for, like, a home goods company right now.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Its induction is accompanied by the establishment of dedicated units focused on managing and deploying autonomous maritime systems, signaling a structural as well as technological shift in naval strategy.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Garner had major success managing the Astros.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The new generation of leaders now hold almost 50% of the European firm, according to Benjamin Cordonnier, who was last year appointed as co-managing partner alongside Judith Charpentier.
—Swetha Gopinath, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Geoff Bennett is the co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour and serves as a contributor to NBC News.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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
What appears to matter to many San Franciscans is authenticity, according to Katie Buchanan, co-managing director at Gensler.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2025
Prior to the acquisition, Simon owned a 25 percent, non-managing interest in the retail at Brickell City Centre.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Unlike Bailey, Dabrowski was helped by a number of large donors, including $250,000 each from conservative mega-donor Richard Uihlein and James Perry, managing director of Madison Dearborn Partners.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Real estate attorney Jonathan White, managing partner at Jordan & White, LLC, advises to start with your deed and property survey.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Jackie Swanson, managing partner at Gartner Consulting, expects terms and conditions policies to be more standardized next year.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
When the war ends, the US must lead a global effort to build the infrastructure needed to make Gulf energy supplies more resilient, writes Amos Hochstein, a former US diplomat and current managing partner at TWG Global, for The Atlantic.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Is there an issue with managing games?
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Hamilton is listed on the news outlet’s website as the owner, publisher and managing editor.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
His podcast with son, managing partner, and pollster Jeremy Zogby, can be heard here.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Despite Magic guard Desmond Bane, clearly under the weather, struggling from beyond the arc but still managing to contribute 17 points.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Finding the family Last year, nationwide, senior managing judges were let go first, Johnson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Blackview followed up with the first 1080p projector in a rugged tablet almost a year later, managing to double the brightness of 8849's effort.
—New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2026
People might disagree about managing the property, splitting expenses, or handling repairs.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Grace is probably managing the social media page for, like, a home goods company right now.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Its induction is accompanied by the establishment of dedicated units focused on managing and deploying autonomous maritime systems, signaling a structural as well as technological shift in naval strategy.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Garner had major success managing the Astros.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency's Majorr Crimes Unit is handling the investigation.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other features land somewhere in the middle, including a high-pivot rear suspension for cushioning against potholes and handling light trail use, as well as turn signals.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit argues that Magic City's operators, APS Valet and its leadership, and other affiliated entities were negligent in hiring, training and supervising security personnel, and in allowing armed security to operate in areas accessible to the public without proper safeguards.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Job-hopping, or cycling through roles after short stints, has become one coping mechanism.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In girl friend groups, one of the girls is a bit more controlling, a bit more sassy, and a bit more precocious than the other ones.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The structure also includes equity from several French partners and an additional contribution from Carbios, which will leave the company as a minority, non-controlling shareholder.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And nothing in your reply seems to recognize that this is a common, patronizingly ageist way of addressing people.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in Hungary gives new momentum to efforts addressing Gaza and the occupied West Bank.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That included a new pair of coordinators — Chris Marve, the defensive boss, and Brennan Marion, who’s overseeing the offense.—
Pat Graham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure within Iran’s political system, is heading the team and is overseeing the overall direction of the negotiations.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even the Altitude Edition with the black wheels -- at the time no one was really doing that.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The authority on gardening in the South loved doing live shows and meeting his fans.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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