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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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Health and nutrition inquiries about losing weight and managing, or even diagnosing, chronic diseases are a part of this shift.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Greg Boler, managing partner and founder of KMT, said the tax break is needed to offset site plan changes intended to address environmental and community concerns.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
His podcast with son, managing partner, and pollster Jeremy Zogby, can be heard here.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Shapiro serves as president and managing partner of WME Group.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez-Alarcon joined DRW last month as managing director, having served as XBTO’s group chief investment officer since 2025.
—Anna Irrera, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The poll finds Trump is also underwater on managing every issue measured, as two-thirds of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction and Democrats' midterm lead over Republicans has increased slightly to 5 points.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Our city not only sits on the shore of one of the world’s most spectacular bodies of water, but is also blessed with a high concentration of scientific talent, labs and other innovation assets needed to invent new ways of cleaning, moving and managing our water resources differently.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Along with providing leadership support, duties with the role include managing ledgers and overseeing data accuracy.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The next mayor will be tasked with managing that expansion while addressing traffic, public safety and long-term infrastructure planning.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Francisco Alvarez swung on a changeup well outside the zone, still managing to connect with the end of his bat, sending a single up the middle to score Bichette.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The former Padres player is in his second season managing the White Sox.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Adams is turning 34 in December and just spent a season managing hamstring and knee issues.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Federation Studios co-managing director Marco Chimenz has left after nearly three years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
But Sergio de Sousa, managing partner at Hidden Brook, suggested Essential Quality, a champion colt at 2 and 3 at the start of this decade.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Health and nutrition inquiries about losing weight and managing, or even diagnosing, chronic diseases are a part of this shift.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Greg Boler, managing partner and founder of KMT, said the tax break is needed to offset site plan changes intended to address environmental and community concerns.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
His podcast with son, managing partner, and pollster Jeremy Zogby, can be heard here.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Shapiro serves as president and managing partner of WME Group.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez-Alarcon joined DRW last month as managing director, having served as XBTO’s group chief investment officer since 2025.
—Anna Irrera, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Spectra has been involved in the downtown Hartford apartment market for more than a decade, developing or managing more than 700 units.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The poll finds Trump is also underwater on managing every issue measured, as two-thirds of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction and Democrats' midterm lead over Republicans has increased slightly to 5 points.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Our city not only sits on the shore of one of the world’s most spectacular bodies of water, but is also blessed with a high concentration of scientific talent, labs and other innovation assets needed to invent new ways of cleaning, moving and managing our water resources differently.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Along with providing leadership support, duties with the role include managing ledgers and overseeing data accuracy.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The next mayor will be tasked with managing that expansion while addressing traffic, public safety and long-term infrastructure planning.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Francisco Alvarez swung on a changeup well outside the zone, still managing to connect with the end of his bat, sending a single up the middle to score Bichette.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The former Padres player is in his second season managing the White Sox.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Adams is turning 34 in December and just spent a season managing hamstring and knee issues.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 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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Rai Cinema International Distribution, which is handling world sales, will unveil first footage in Cannes, with the production slated for completion in the fourth quarter of the year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Endorphins and serotonin spike, and over time the brain gets better at handling stressful conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Late in her career, Dale even wound up supervising hospice workers.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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At a Senate confirmation hearing for his new post, senators also questioned him about a role supervising the Weaponization Working Group, a task force established by former Attorney General Pam Bondi to root out alleged instances of political bias in the department under President Joe Biden.—
Andrew Graham
April 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other families coping with loved ones’ injuries are expected to file lawsuits in the next three weeks.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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This may be due, in part, to the development of coping mechanisms as children move into adolescence.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to those close to the family, József was extremely controlling and would often make terrifying threats.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Venus in your 2nd House pulls you toward comfort or keeping things easy instead of addressing it fully.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Similarly, with the CARE Court and initiatives addressing drug use and mental health, a strong clinical component is essential — good intentions alone are not enough.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Officials with the Interior Department apparently asked the NFL team’s charitable foundation last month about overseeing Langston Golf Course in Northeast Washington, as the golf course is less than a mile from the team’s future home at the former RFK Stadium site.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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During this period members of her party sought to remove the attorney general overseeing the investigation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Deserted mall ‘semi-apocalyptic’ While there have been no signs of mass social unrest in Russia, and other malls including the giant Aviapark in northwest Moscow appear to be doing good business, several workers at Goodzone described to CNN with concern the increasingly minimal foot traffic there.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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