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 recent change the city orchestrated with Lime put a speed limit of 12 mph on the Greenbelt and 10 mph across a busy swath of downtown.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Pelosi helped orchestrate the landmark Affordable Care Act, getting the sweeping health care reform legislation passed in Congress and to Obama’s desk.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Raiders senior setter Caroline Banks orchestrated the offense early for CDH with a service ace and five assists in the first set.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Pelosi helped orchestrate the landmark Affordable Care Act, getting the sweeping health care reform legislation passed in Congress and to Obama’s desk.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Raiders senior setter Caroline Banks orchestrated the offense early for CDH with a service ace and five assists in the first set.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kelce, 36, coordinated with his fiancée in a black henley long-sleeve shirt, with a pair of dark green trousers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Waltz recently met with representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, who are expected to coordinate humanitarian and reconstruction efforts around the proposal.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The exhibit is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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This whisper-quiet air purifier is designed to tackle mold, dust, smoke, and other allergens in large spaces of up to 3,048 square feet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Every two weeks, three new GCCs are set up in India, and 60% of existing centers plan to expand.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Taxing the 1% To fund many of his proposals, Mamdani plans to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy New Yorkers.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Slot even admitted that Liverpool had spent the day before the trip to Brentford preparing for Michael Kayode’s long throws.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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In crafting Elizabeth’s jewelry, the company invited her to go behind the doors of the Tiffany archive.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The actress’ top coordinated with her high-waist maxiskirt, crafted in the same white satin with waist definition provided by further crystal embellishments.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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No matter when or how many times the Eagles run the tush push at Lambeau Field, the Packers must devise a way to do what at times seems impossible because of one, how good the Eagles are at it, and two, how the play is officiated.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The project is part of NASA’s SIMPLEx, or Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration, program, which aims to spur researchers and companies to devise ways to use small spacecraft to carry out science investigations for pennies on the dollar.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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