MICROMANAGED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

micromanaged

verb

past tense of micromanage

as in controlled

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 micromanaged What once was an obstacle to allowing others to help, has come under new management, finally allowing the rest of the family to jump in on the action without fear of being micromanaged. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 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 Fahim grew resentful of Cuomo, according to testimony during the trial, and felt he was being micromanaged. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 As the clock counts down to Rachel and Nicky’s wedding, which is being micromanaged by Nicky’s sister Portia (Gus Birney), the Cunningham family reveals a few secrets of their own. — Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026 You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake. — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026 Allen even complained that he was being micromanaged about a week before the Tamarac murders. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025 Workers who are micromanaged report nearly double the stress compared with non-micromanaged workers, according to the 2023 Work in America Survey. — Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 Their words painted a portrait of someone who micromanaged, monopolized the spotlight and rarely recognized individual contributions. — Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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SambaNova has said that on-premises inference can mean faster, more secure AI as it's controlled by the company using it rather than a third-party cloud provider or AI lab.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026
The exoskeleton is controlled using electromyography (EMG), which measures the tiny electrical signals generated by muscles in the forearm.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of controlled

Verb

The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system and he was not arrested at the scene, the sheriff's office added, noting that such cases are commonly handled as misdemeanors.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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In all the stories across both timelines, Dinner said there’s a common thread about memories and how they can be manipulated, and that exploring it was part of the appeal of the new season — not just for the audience, but for the director.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of manipulated

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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of addressed

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Maria Demertzis, professor of economic policy at the European University Institute, notes that the trade policy was negotiated collectively by Brussels rather than individual member states.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026
The deal was negotiated between Robert Aaronson, Executive Vice President of Cohen Media Group, and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, Co-CEO of France’s Playtime.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of negotiated

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

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supervised

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Oil can be produced, taxed, regulated, and wound down on a schedule, without being sold to a saver as a contribution to the energy transition.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Currently, the only product that is regulated federally with date labels is infant formula.

— Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 2 July 2026

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