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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 orchestrates
From his perspective, the value emerges when the technology not only identifies a problem but also orchestrates the sequence of decisions and actions needed to address it.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The concierge team, lauded for their friendliness and attention to detail, orchestrates bespoke experiences with finesse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s a lot happening here—the shifting perspectives, the gradient splashes—but Arsh somehow orchestrates real beauty within the chaos.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
But their quick-witted mother, June (Mirren), orchestrates her decline on her own terms—with biting humor, blunt honesty, and a lot of love.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Custom software orchestrates the modules, with digital logs and remote monitoring to maintain consistency.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025
The political climate in Oz has grown dark, and at the center of the moral erosion stands Madame Morrible (played with chilling precision by Michelle Yeoh), who orchestrates a propaganda campaign that recasts Elphaba as the Wicked Witch.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Nov. 2025
Ocean's Eleven hit theaters in 2001, starring Clooney as Danny Ocean, a scheming criminal who orchestrates an elaborate casino heist targeting three establishments owned by Terry Benedict (Garcia), the man dating his ex-wife (Roberts).
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Jonathan even orchestrates the circumstances of his own death, following Alison’s suggestion before her accidental demise.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The concierge team, lauded for their friendliness and attention to detail, orchestrates bespoke experiences with finesse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s a lot happening here—the shifting perspectives, the gradient splashes—but Arsh somehow orchestrates real beauty within the chaos.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
But their quick-witted mother, June (Mirren), orchestrates her decline on her own terms—with biting humor, blunt honesty, and a lot of love.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Custom software orchestrates the modules, with digital logs and remote monitoring to maintain consistency.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025
The political climate in Oz has grown dark, and at the center of the moral erosion stands Madame Morrible (played with chilling precision by Michelle Yeoh), who orchestrates a propaganda campaign that recasts Elphaba as the Wicked Witch.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Nov. 2025
Ocean's Eleven hit theaters in 2001, starring Clooney as Danny Ocean, a scheming criminal who orchestrates an elaborate casino heist targeting three establishments owned by Terry Benedict (Garcia), the man dating his ex-wife (Roberts).
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Jonathan even orchestrates the circumstances of his own death, following Alison’s suggestion before her accidental demise.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrates
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The company designs high-end bikes built to handle the rugged trails of not only the Adirondacks, but all over the world.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There isn’t anything that prepares you for that reality, especially in filmmaking.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Privately, however, sources described a violent struggle over control of the military— who commands it, who coordinates it — and who may soon deploy it against internal rivals.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company introduced advances in vehicle motion management, a software platform that coordinates braking, steering, powertrain, and suspension systems.—
Paul Ratner,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Big Tech now engineers a perpetual state of insecurity by creating relentless technological churn, rendering our skills and safety measures obsolete, only to then sell us the tools to catch up.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The study, conducted over several years, uses an approach that engineers artificial proteins (referred to as ion channels) in the brain that are activated by and bound to cocaine.—
Noah Lyons,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Around the same time that the Obamas send out holiday greetings, Barack also formulates his year-end lists, highlighting his favorites across movies, television, music and books.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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One million of these children are destitute, going without their most basic needs of staying warm, dry, clothed and fed being met, according to a 2023 study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which studies poverty and formulates policy to tackle it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 Nov. 2025
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Thus begins a thorny relationship in which Jules plots vengeance, though their dynamic soon takes a fascinating turn.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Bad Santa follows an alcoholic scammer named Willie (Thornton) who poses as a mall Santa and plots to rob the stores on Christmas Eve with his sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox).—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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