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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
Jerry Haywood, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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
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
Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Escape and aftermath The victim returned home, locked the doors, and called Jones, who pretended to be supportive and then phoned 911 despite having orchestrated the attack, prosecutors said.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The indictment alleged Ahmed orchestrated a scheme to use laboratories — some of which were allegedly operated by Khan — in Illinois and Texas to submit nearly $900 million in false claims to the government from April 2021 to June 2022, prompting more than $293 million in fraudulent reimbursements.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
There are several moments in the subsequent season devoted to different characters coping with her death, including the mobsters who orchestrated her demise.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Adding to the intrigue, DeMille strongly implies that the kidnapping was actually orchestrated by investor Cricket Birch (Bojana Novakovic), a revelation that comes truly out of left field considering their romance.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Ronaldo pulled in around $230 million on the field this past season after re-upping with the franchise on a two-year deal, though his arrangement is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
But in a further deception orchestrated by the Devil, the king’s mother is ordered to kill the queen and her child.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 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.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Instead of relying on a single, all-purpose model, adopt orchestrated architectures and create entire systems that separate understanding from execution.
—Jerry Haywood, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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
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
Christian Pulisic orchestrated two goals and Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States opened its home World Cup with a commanding 4-1 rout of Paraguay.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Escape and aftermath The victim returned home, locked the doors, and called Jones, who pretended to be supportive and then phoned 911 despite having orchestrated the attack, prosecutors said.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The indictment alleged Ahmed orchestrated a scheme to use laboratories — some of which were allegedly operated by Khan — in Illinois and Texas to submit nearly $900 million in false claims to the government from April 2021 to June 2022, prompting more than $293 million in fraudulent reimbursements.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
There are several moments in the subsequent season devoted to different characters coping with her death, including the mobsters who orchestrated her demise.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Adding to the intrigue, DeMille strongly implies that the kidnapping was actually orchestrated by investor Cricket Birch (Bojana Novakovic), a revelation that comes truly out of left field considering their romance.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Ronaldo pulled in around $230 million on the field this past season after re-upping with the franchise on a two-year deal, though his arrangement is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
But in a further deception orchestrated by the Devil, the king’s mother is ordered to kill the queen and her child.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 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.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 June 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
Verb
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Seeking to scale … Isar Aerospace is developing a two-stage rocket called Spectrum, designed to deliver payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms to low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Bermuda shorts tend to be a tricky silhouette for petite frames, but Gap’s petite sizing ensures these hit above the knee as designed—a rare win for those of us eager to try out the popular style.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The planned production break, believed to be around a month, coincides with the FIFA World Cup.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The heels are crafted in a light-reflecting blue metallic leather, and the style is finished with the brand’s signature Clarita bow on the toe strap, as well as on the ankle-strap closure.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Available in red or navy, the sandals are adjustable for comfort with quick-drying straps so water isn't an issue, and the sole was crafted to grip river rocks so slipping is never an issue.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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After a few months of work, coordinated through thousands of comments by dozens of mathematicians, the group had proved a more exact statement about how those coloring patterns emerge.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The former hosts of What Not to Wear coordinated in black looks.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The proprietary filtration system is specifically engineered to remove impurities, chlorine, harmful chemicals and heavy metals from your water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The hull and superstructure were engineered specifically to support the propulsion system, with designs that reduce energy consumption while improving performance and comfort.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Orchestrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrated. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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