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 challenge then shifts from generating intelligence to orchestrating execution.
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Prithvi Singh Shergill, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns anchored the interior with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense without committing a turnover.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
It was planned to curb typical time-wasting that was orchestrated by goalkeepers and defenders and was painful to watch.
—Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
His law firm settled a lawsuit that alleged that the firm had hired someone to place a tracker on the Costa Mesa mayor’s car and the firm was also accused of orchestrating a fake DUI call on a council member to ruin their reputation.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
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Prithvi Singh Shergill, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns anchored the interior with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense without committing a turnover.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
It was planned to curb typical time-wasting that was orchestrated by goalkeepers and defenders and was painful to watch.
—Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
His law firm settled a lawsuit that alleged that the firm had hired someone to place a tracker on the Costa Mesa mayor’s car and the firm was also accused of orchestrating a fake DUI call on a council member to ruin their reputation.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
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The hive’s sturdy, portable design allowed nineteenth-century beekeepers to manage and transport colonies over long distances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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How has your background prepared you to manage the fiscal health of the county’s school districts?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The statement also said 26 commercial ships and oil tankers were permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, having coordinated with Iranian authorities.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The organizing body is the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in association with the Taipei Computer Association (TCA).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Even entry-level rooms feel comfortable and thoughtfully designed, with quality bedding, ample workspace, plenty of outlets, plush robes, yoga mats, and large bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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In 1763, one Mohawk youth had planned to attend King’s College (Columbia University) to train as a Christian missionary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The council’s action clears the way for the Otay Ranch II project, a 270-unit development planned for Village 8 East, near state Route 125 and adjacent to Olympian High School.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Bodies of those who died of Ebola can be highly contagious and lead to further spread when people prepare them for burial and gather for funerals.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Choose meals that are easy to prepare and let your kids help cook.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The deal is crafted, in a way, that Iran will not receive any concessions from the United States unless Tehran delivers on its promises, the official said.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Jessica Guynn has a story about a music teacher who devised a new teaching method around a notation system based on languages students already knew – their ABCs and 123s.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Working with industry qubits Imec’s genius is not in devising a new kind of qubit but in using one that’s the easiest to scale.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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