as in designing
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 orchestrating
Two days after orchestrating a blowout semifinal win over Arizona with secret lobs off the backboard, Cadeau had to help compensate for Lendeborg, the Big Ten Player of the Year and leading scorer, who was hobbled by a left leg injury.
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Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
As for her questionable moves, including orchestrating the indictment of Comey at the president’s behest, Boutros declined to comment.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a ruling that threw out former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' sentence, while still upholding her conviction for orchestrating a security breach of her own election system.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bradley has been a superb point guard in his third season at Arizona, orchestrating the offense while making big plays at the big moments.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In perhaps the most sweeping move, federal prosecutors in New Jersey charged Schwartz with orchestrating a $39 million payroll tax scheme connected to his nursing home empire.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
Nelson George and Greg Tate make the vital point that Christgau, in orchestrating a music review section in the ’70s that showcased diverse voices, walked the walk of what the Village Voice was supposed to be about.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen is already influential in orchestrating the offense.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the past two decades, officials in Caracas have also repeatedly accused exiles in the city of orchestrating dozens of plots to overthrow the socialist revolution.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
As for her questionable moves, including orchestrating the indictment of Comey at the president’s behest, Boutros declined to comment.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a ruling that threw out former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' sentence, while still upholding her conviction for orchestrating a security breach of her own election system.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bradley has been a superb point guard in his third season at Arizona, orchestrating the offense while making big plays at the big moments.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In perhaps the most sweeping move, federal prosecutors in New Jersey charged Schwartz with orchestrating a $39 million payroll tax scheme connected to his nursing home empire.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
Nelson George and Greg Tate make the vital point that Christgau, in orchestrating a music review section in the ’70s that showcased diverse voices, walked the walk of what the Village Voice was supposed to be about.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen is already influential in orchestrating the offense.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the past two decades, officials in Caracas have also repeatedly accused exiles in the city of orchestrating dozens of plots to overthrow the socialist revolution.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrating
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So instead of guessing or relying purely on theory, scientists can now directly measure how entangled a material is—an essential step for designing better quantum devices.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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The event was the inaugural Miami finale of the Green Heart STEM Challenge, a national program of the Captain Planet Foundation that tasks students in grades six through nine with identifying environmental issues in their communities and designing practical, implementable solutions.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia finished with 15 total shots after managing just two in the first half.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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When present at high levels in the blood, these fats can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease, so managing them is important.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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What prompted the first lady to do this press conference quickly, without coordinating a strategy with her husband and without anyone knowing?—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Health and Human Services Department, which oversees the FDA, said the agency is coordinating with companies to support efforts to boost the supply of patches.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Groups including Greenpeace and the Environment and Natural Resources Foundation are organizing a public class-action lawsuit describing the bill’s passage as a flawed process that dismissed public concerns over water safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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These include waking users, preparing breakfast, cleaning rooms, organizing household items, and operating certain appliances.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now, as March brightens into April, the half-dozen lawmakers charged with crafting that gargantuan document are nearly finished.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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For two decades, designer Phelicia Dell has made a name for herself, crafting Haiti’s culture and bright aesthetics into her handmade handbags inspired by Vodou traditions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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One tells a story of an A-list actress, aided by some of the biggest celebrities in the world who include husband Ryan Reynolds and friend Taylor Swift, plotting to seize control of a director’s passion project.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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The vote and its aftermath – which included a January 6-style riot at the national capital complex in Brasilia – ended with Bolsonaro sentenced to over 27 years in prison, convicted with numerous other officials of plotting a self-coup.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the company was preparing to release its GPT-4 Turbo model.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Orchestrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrating. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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