MICROMANAGE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

micromanage

verb

Definition of micromanage

as in to control

chiefly US to try to oversee all the small parts of (something, such as an activity) in a way that is usually not wanted or that causes problems He micromanaged every detail of the budget.

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Recent Examples of micromanage The document itself is an odd grab-bag of micromanaging grant processes, assertion of presidential power, and airing of cultural grievances. — ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 Over time, Capricorn may see Gemini as unreliable or unserious, while Gemini begins feeling micromanaged or restricted in general. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 State involvement should focus on setting broad standards and ensuring accountability, not micromanaging classroom decisions from Annapolis. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 Hollywood became Hollywood long before Sacramento began micromanaging economic development. — Will Swaim, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for micromanage

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Russia meanwhile has claimed that its forces now control the important town of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of control

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Southern California has emerged as a go-to address for fast-growing space and defense tech companies.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Manager Tony Vitello addressed the posts on KNBR Thursday morning and again while meeting with the media before Thursday’s game.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Definition of address

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The action risks escalating tensions while the United States and Iran negotiate on a long-term peace agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear capacity.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Sellers and buyers can still negotiate their own prices, particularly since buyers are often purchasing hundreds or thousands of pieces at a time.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of negotiate

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While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Between there, and running upstairs to supervise fittings of his monumentally sculptural work with his stylist Tallulah Harlech, the designer caught a rare moment to sit and talk.

— Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 July 2026

Definition of supervise

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In 1972, ordinary Californians circulated petitions, knocked on doors, and rode bicycles down the coast, rallying support for Proposition 20, which aimed to regulate coastal development.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulates those markets, where people can trade contracts based on whether a future event will happen.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of regulate

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Gavin and Kenny say that Amanda is not taking any accountability for her part in the relationship falling apart.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Temasek was also part of a consortium with Centurium Capital and True Light Capital, a private equity firm under Temasek, that took ANE private in February.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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