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 deal was originally orchestrated in 2019 by then Paramount motion picture studio chief Jim Gianopulos. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 The attack was orchestrated by agents of the Chilean secret police, DINA, as part of Operation Condor, and it was confirmed that Pinochet ordered the killing. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Glenn also took over defensive play-calling after firing Steve Wilks, who orchestrated one of the NFL’s worst units. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 The revelation comes as Joe and the CIA continue investigating who orchestrated her kidnapping. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestrate

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Alvarez managed to nab a foul pop-up behind the plate for the first out, but a fly ball to center field scored another run, and Abrams managed to get to third.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
Tehran has spent long weeks in discussions with Oman, on the other side of the strait, on how to manage shipping traffic.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of manage

Verb

Among other things, campus police did not fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event attended by about 3,000 people.

— MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
After booking your reservation, an on-site concierge will reach out to coordinate classes, excursions, and even expedited VIP airport service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordinate

Verb

Much of the material that makes that private side visible survived thanks to his wife, actor Asunción Balaguer, who spent decades preserving and organizing his archive.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
In an effort to spread the word for the need for this bill, Rappaport has organized Connecticut joining the inaugural walk and peaceful rally for Long Term Care Reform.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

Launched in 2004, the $364 million observatory is designed to pivot quickly -- as its name suggests -- to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Architect John Irving designed each structure to sit within the dune contours rather than on top of them, rooflines covered with native grasses, nothing above the ridgeline.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of design

Verb

Stanford professor Matt Abrahams and Zapier CEO Wade Foster discuss how leaders are using AI to synthesize information, structure ideas, prepare for difficult conversations, and rehearse for high-stakes moments.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026
The company must now complete its interior systems, install and commission specialized production equipment and prepare the facility for commercial operations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of prepare

Verb

As a result, the spirits are crafted with a key ingredient of manuka honey that helps protect the throat paired alongside more soothing botanicals such as bee pollen and chamomile.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
This team is on the front lines when scandals arise, stepping in to manage the messaging, for example by crafting OpenAI’s official response in blog posts and statements.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of craft

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Costume designer Colleen Atwood devised the ensemble, while Ed Cubberly created the famous fiberglass muzzle, deliberately leaving it uncoated to evoke the look of dried, taut skin.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Researchers typically devise decoding algorithms that run either on CPU’s, Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), or a field-programmable gate array to analyze these syndromes and then apply a correction to the computation.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

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