ORCHESTRATE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

orchestrate

verb

Definition of orchestrate

as in to manage

to work out the details and guide the doing or making of (something) She orchestrated a brilliant publicity campaign.

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Recent Examples of orchestrate The leaders around the building are hoping the game-winning drive orchestrated by senior quarterback Jaden Craig could finally be a turning point for an offense that still has yet to score three touchdowns against a Power Four conference opponent. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026 The New York Times reported last week that campaign aides to Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola orchestrated the candidacy of the second Dan Sullivan after a monthslong, statewide search to recruit someone with the same name. — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026 Many things derailed that previous rebuild owner Steve Ross attempted to orchestrate. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026 Every move made by one voice of the piano is orchestrated to cast some new light or shadow on the others; one false note would throw the elegant balance out of whack. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestrate

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Verb

The Rams still managed to rack up 513 yards of offense on the Broncos, including several big plays in which a Rams receiver was wide open, or several Bronco defenders missed tackles that turned a short gain into a big play.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
And our research at Xero shows that owners spend nearly 22 hours a month on finance alone—just tracking and managing money.

— Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of manage

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The drills tested the two allies’ ability to coordinate operations across land, sea and air, while also incorporating space, cyber, electromagnetic warfare and logistics training.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Trujillo said the decision would carry particular significance as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics, when the LAPD will need to coordinate with federal agencies and other law enforcement partners.

— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of coordinate

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At a Thursday post-election conference organized by the Center for American Progress, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that the people who’d beaten invincible-looking Republicans needed space to vote and govern their way.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of organize

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Made with a breathable bamboo-viscose surface and waterproof barrier, it's designed to protect against spills without the uncomfortable crinkling of traditional mattress covers.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Developed by Maxwell Aircraft, the patent-pending plane is designed to deliver a breakthrough combination of payload, range, and operational flexibility for cargo and passenger transportation.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of design

Verb

SpaceX plans to retire both the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy shortly after the fully reusable Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, is up and running.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The litigation could become a growing financial risk as the company plans for a potential blockbuster IPO.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of plan

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The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Lockheed Martin has also invested $120 million of its own funding to prepare the missile for maritime operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of prepare

Verb

DeSantis will likely call lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special session to craft legislation implementing the change.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Two separate ballot measures, Proposition 41 and Proposition 42, were crafted to nullify the wealth tax and still remain too close to call.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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