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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 orchestrated
Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Huge progress that’s not happening is already baked into the valuation, making the chances of huge, sustained gains from here remote, though a Musk-orchestrated, ephemeral surge can always happen.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
But Joseph insists, not only did the idea of that framing device come afterwards, in the edit, but the reason the film feels like a preconceived and pre-orchestrated whole is the magic of the album-like approach.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
The shoes were featured in the trailer as part of an orchestrated brand placement between 20th Century Studios and the fashion house.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Stitt could also give weight to the state's argument that Wood is an unrepentant menace who has spent his time in prison as a gang member who trafficked in drugs and contraband and orchestrated felony assaults.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The maison has orchestrated a year-long global celebration of the iconic insignia that includes three special-edition Monogram bag collections, dedicated campaigns, pop-ups, and other surprises.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
In between, the Padres gave big money to a young star, orchestrated the best start in franchise history, packed the All-Star Game with more relievers than anybody in MLB history, made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for just the second time and still wound up searching for yet another manager.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Lewis says the tequila heist was orchestrated entirely online.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced earlier in December that the State Department will restrict visas for those who have orchestrated religious violence in the aftermath of harm against Christians in Nigeria, in a new policy under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
Of the five, Breton orchestrated the European Union’s Digital Services Act, which aims to make the internet safer by compelling online platforms to confront and disable hate speech and misinformation.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2025
That was most evident with the two brothers who orchestrated the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, detonating two pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line that killed three people and injured more than 260 others.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The argument goes that, from his seat on the Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, Gibb orchestrated the content reviews that helped inform Prescott’s memo.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
In an orchestrated model, organizations do not contract with individuals.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Huge progress that’s not happening is already baked into the valuation, making the chances of huge, sustained gains from here remote, though a Musk-orchestrated, ephemeral surge can always happen.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
But Joseph insists, not only did the idea of that framing device come afterwards, in the edit, but the reason the film feels like a preconceived and pre-orchestrated whole is the magic of the album-like approach.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
The shoes were featured in the trailer as part of an orchestrated brand placement between 20th Century Studios and the fashion house.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Stitt could also give weight to the state's argument that Wood is an unrepentant menace who has spent his time in prison as a gang member who trafficked in drugs and contraband and orchestrated felony assaults.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Ukraine orchestrated a fake hit on one of Russia's enemies who has fought alongside Ukrainian forces, tricking the Kremlin into paying out a $500,000 bounty Kyiv used to fund its war effort.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The maison has orchestrated a year-long global celebration of the iconic insignia that includes three special-edition Monogram bag collections, dedicated campaigns, pop-ups, and other surprises.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
In between, the Padres gave big money to a young star, orchestrated the best start in franchise history, packed the All-Star Game with more relievers than anybody in MLB history, made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for just the second time and still wound up searching for yet another manager.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Lewis says the tequila heist was orchestrated entirely online.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced earlier in December that the State Department will restrict visas for those who have orchestrated religious violence in the aftermath of harm against Christians in Nigeria, in a new policy under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
Of the five, Breton orchestrated the European Union’s Digital Services Act, which aims to make the internet safer by compelling online platforms to confront and disable hate speech and misinformation.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2025
That was most evident with the two brothers who orchestrated the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, detonating two pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line that killed three people and injured more than 260 others.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The argument goes that, from his seat on the Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, Gibb orchestrated the content reviews that helped inform Prescott’s memo.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrated
Adjective
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Amazon officials said deliveries requiring a signature are almost always pre-arranged.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Analysts believe the purges are designed both to reform the military and to ensure loyalty to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who also chairs the military commission.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Syria has become proof, for many, that official language is designed to obscure rather than explain.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The trees will also be planted as part of planned city projects.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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He was found unresponsive on his couch by friends after missing a planned flight to Colorado.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set These sheets from Laura Ashley are crafted from 200-thread-count cotton percale fabric, which feels smooth and gets softer with each wash, according to the brand.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Robert Stiles, the deputy sector commander of Coast Guard Sector San Juan who coordinated the search and rescue mission, hailed the outcome in a press statement.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jean Smart, Natasha Lyonne and Wanda Sykes also wore pins to the Globes in an effort coordinated by the ACLU.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Marvell’s custom XPUs (AI accelerators) are specifically engineered for these unique workloads.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But while his own work is marked by coincidences and unexpected bookends, some provided by the universe and some engineered by the filmmaker, at its core, it’s defined by an unswerving faith in the boundless eccentricities and fascinating fixations of other people.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The National Endowment for the Arts, managed in California by the California Arts Council, and regionally by the City of San Diego Cultural Affairs in association with Write Out Loud, present Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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California has 337,412 records of mining claims on public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and 25,673 records of mines listed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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