as in overseeing
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as in saving
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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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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
Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The mansion is a shifting grid of rooms that players explore by using keys, managing a limited number of footprints (steps), and strategically placing new rooms.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Vanguard, one of the largest financial institutions, recommends a rule of thumb for managing expenses.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
While conversations often focus on landing a job or avoiding layoffs, few address the daunting challenge of managing finances when an income vanishes.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Conventional treatment typically focuses on reducing exposure and managing symptoms.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Research published by Adam Grant and his colleagues in the Academy of Management Journal found that introverted leaders often drive better results than extroverts, particularly when managing proactive employees.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The mansion is a shifting grid of rooms that players explore by using keys, managing a limited number of footprints (steps), and strategically placing new rooms.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Vanguard, one of the largest financial institutions, recommends a rule of thumb for managing expenses.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
While conversations often focus on landing a job or avoiding layoffs, few address the daunting challenge of managing finances when an income vanishes.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Conventional treatment typically focuses on reducing exposure and managing symptoms.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Research published by Adam Grant and his colleagues in the Academy of Management Journal found that introverted leaders often drive better results than extroverts, particularly when managing proactive employees.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
Noun
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Talk about debt, savings, spending habits, and long-term goals.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Even though fuel prices have since come down, EVs still offer substantial long-term savings—especially for drivers who log a lot of miles.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Rick Morales is supervising producer.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This behavior may reflect a stronger motivation to rejoin the herd and a more proactive approach to coping with isolation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tuesday’s announcement also comes as Shari Redstone — the media heiress who holds a controlling share of National Amusements, Paramount Global’s parent company — continues to seek a merger between Paramount and David Ellison’s Skydance Media.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Has exhibited possessive or controlling behavior, and is in a recent or pending divorce or separation.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Toxic positivity often prevents teams from fully addressing difficult problems.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on X, formerly Twitter, that all relevant forces in southern Lebanon and the monitoring committee and army overseeing the November truce should work to stop violations that could threaten his country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Her passion for mental health led her to establish JC & Ashley Counseling in 2023, serving as chief executive officer and overseeing a team of 10 skilled counselors.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities initially said a 4-year-old girl doing laundry with her mother and a 30-year-old man died.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hall agrees, adding that environmentalism and conservation are conventionally conservative values.—
David Vetter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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