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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
Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Prosecutors said Chkhikvishvili led the Maniac Murder Cult and orchestrated plots including recruiting someone to pose as Santa Claus and poison minority children.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
There’s a different kind of luxury unfolding along the Palm Beach coastline — one that feels less orchestrated and more instinctive.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
What is changing is how those capabilities are discovered, orchestrated and governed when autonomous systems are involved.
—Baptiste Parravicini, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The groundswell appeared to be organic, rather than an orchestrated campaign to pressure lawmakers to act.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
As Rip held him, Beth plunged the knife into her dastardly brother, who had orchestrated their father's death, to finish Jamie off once and for all.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Poverty, unemployment and a constant state of paranoia have driven them to feel like they are trapped inside an artificial set, where every element in their lives feels fake and orchestrated by an ominpresent Big Brother-like business known as ALMA (Almighty Limitless Megacorporative Agency).
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
The investigation allegedly found that Canada, Coley and others orchestrated the street level distribution of narcotics through other members of the conspiracy, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Now, a civil complaint filed May 1 by her brother on behalf of her estate ties her 2024 murder to an elaborate real estate fraud allegedly orchestrated by her estranged husband.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Both offenses are orchestrated by talented quarterbacks.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
On February 7, when an anonymous caller made a bomb threat targeting John’s and Steve’s personal homes, a rumor circulated inside Apple that it had been orchestrated by Steve to seek revenge.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Adjective
It was premeditated, orchestrated and inspired by one of the deadliest anti-Muslim terror attacks in modern history.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Prosecutors said Chkhikvishvili led the Maniac Murder Cult and orchestrated plots including recruiting someone to pose as Santa Claus and poison minority children.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
There’s a different kind of luxury unfolding along the Palm Beach coastline — one that feels less orchestrated and more instinctive.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
What is changing is how those capabilities are discovered, orchestrated and governed when autonomous systems are involved.
—Baptiste Parravicini, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The groundswell appeared to be organic, rather than an orchestrated campaign to pressure lawmakers to act.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
Fox orchestrated the mauling of Minnesota, dancing around defenders and into the lane at will.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
As Rip held him, Beth plunged the knife into her dastardly brother, who had orchestrated their father's death, to finish Jamie off once and for all.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Poverty, unemployment and a constant state of paranoia have driven them to feel like they are trapped inside an artificial set, where every element in their lives feels fake and orchestrated by an ominpresent Big Brother-like business known as ALMA (Almighty Limitless Megacorporative Agency).
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
The investigation allegedly found that Canada, Coley and others orchestrated the street level distribution of narcotics through other members of the conspiracy, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Now, a civil complaint filed May 1 by her brother on behalf of her estate ties her 2024 murder to an elaborate real estate fraud allegedly orchestrated by her estranged husband.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Both offenses are orchestrated by talented quarterbacks.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
On February 7, when an anonymous caller made a bomb threat targeting John’s and Steve’s personal homes, a rumor circulated inside Apple that it had been orchestrated by Steve to seek revenge.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrated
Adjective
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January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
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The planned 9,000 square-foot store will be built from the ground up on an empty lot at La Marqueta.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
21 May 2026
Verb
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They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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As part of the hotel’s social-impact aims, the rattan icebox and garbage bins were crafted by Burmese artisans who work with Kalinko, a social enterprise that creates handmade, sustainable products using traditional techniques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The duo coordinated for the evening, with Yolanda wearing a beige turtleneck bodysuit paired with a matching coat, heeled boots, and gold hoop earrings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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After the 1973 crisis, countries created emergency stockpiles coordinated through the International Energy Agency.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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When Faye won Senegal’s 2024 presidential election, it was widely understood as a victory engineered by Sonko, his political mentor and founder of the Pastef movement, who had been barred from contesting the election himself after a defamation conviction.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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Designed for combination sleepers and those who want body-hugging comfort with a medium-firm surface, the TEMPUR-ProAdapt is also engineered to combat overheating.—
V BRAND STORIES,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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This clutch hits the mark, with a spacious main compartment and two interior card slots to keep everything organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Two new literary awards, Books of Freedom by Freedom Letters, and Dar, organized by writer Mikhail Shishkin, have been launched explicitly to honor Russian-language books that cannot be published in Russia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Eustis actually had twice as many hits as their Panther counterparts, but Coral Springs Charter pitcher Counrtney Wahlbrink managed to escape multiple innings with timely strikeouts.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Starship's Ship 39 upper stage also lost one of its six main engines during ascent, but managed to reach space on the remaining five.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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“Orchestrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrated. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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