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
From tracking to orchestrating Benko argued that traditional supply chain management models—often built around linear, point-to-point connections—are quickly becoming obsolete.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
In April, Gumrukcu’s lavish life came crashing back to reality when he was found guilty of orchestrating a deadly hit on a former business partner who threatened to unveil the slippery Los Angeles businessman’s fraudulent past.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
From there, the 32-year-old kingpin stands accused of threatening a Bollywood superstar, murdering a pop icon, and orchestrating a political assassination halfway across the world.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple is quietly orchestrating its most significant leadership transition in more than a decade, and at the center of succession planning sits John Ternus, the company’s 50-year-old senior vice president of hardware engineering.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The airspace above Colorado Mountain College in Edwards seemed as crowded as Dulles International, with Dan Smith, another VMRG combat veteran who earned two Purple Hearts in Vietnam, orchestrating takeoffs and landings as air traffic controller.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
In order to simply survive Sunday, Maye had to go beyond regular quarterback duties, past completing passes and orchestrating the offense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Another legal fight has broken out between rival Hollywood publicity firms, with MPRM suing 42West for allegedly orchestrating a hostile departure of its entire senior leadership team.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Wright noted that heading into 2026, CVS is successfully orchestrating a second turnaround year at its Aetna health insurance business and a successful pharmacy benefit manager selling season.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
In April, Gumrukcu’s lavish life came crashing back to reality when he was found guilty of orchestrating a deadly hit on a former business partner who threatened to unveil the slippery Los Angeles businessman’s fraudulent past.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
From there, the 32-year-old kingpin stands accused of threatening a Bollywood superstar, murdering a pop icon, and orchestrating a political assassination halfway across the world.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple is quietly orchestrating its most significant leadership transition in more than a decade, and at the center of succession planning sits John Ternus, the company’s 50-year-old senior vice president of hardware engineering.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The airspace above Colorado Mountain College in Edwards seemed as crowded as Dulles International, with Dan Smith, another VMRG combat veteran who earned two Purple Hearts in Vietnam, orchestrating takeoffs and landings as air traffic controller.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
In order to simply survive Sunday, Maye had to go beyond regular quarterback duties, past completing passes and orchestrating the offense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Another legal fight has broken out between rival Hollywood publicity firms, with MPRM suing 42West for allegedly orchestrating a hostile departure of its entire senior leadership team.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Wright noted that heading into 2026, CVS is successfully orchestrating a second turnaround year at its Aetna health insurance business and a successful pharmacy benefit manager selling season.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrating
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Upon being tasked with designing a transportation network for fulfillment centers that handled millions of packages annually, Kumar was faced with the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Panelists will unpack the day-to-day challenges of designing action, the hurdles performers face on set, and the growing influence of stunt designers stepping behind the camera.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin seed oil may have many health benefits, including boosting skin, hair, and heart health and managing menopause symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Oracle first began the process of planning its new campus before 2021, when an economic development agreement was announced by Nashville Mayor John Cooper.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of putting up your pumpkin decor and planning your Halloween costume, don’t forget that fall is a great time to upgrade your wardrobe.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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For Christmas 2024, Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte embraced tartan dressing with their ensembles, coordinating the Princess of Wales’ vibrant forest green McQueen coat and blue and green tartan scarf with the 10-year-old’s coat.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Houston detectives are coordinating with Sugar Land police.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Wells was also known for organizing clean-up efforts at cemeteries in historically Black neighborhoods, including Lincoln Memorial Park in Brownsville.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Duties include planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the work of employees performing non-filer work activities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet rather than chasing the spotlight, Joy has turned inward, crafting an album that reflects her independence and creative clarity.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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When crafting the Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 premiere, which picked up in the immediate aftermath of an explosion at Grey Sloan Memorial, showrunner Meg Marinis was given the unenviable task of deciding which beloved hospital staffer wouldn’t live to see Episode 2.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Soon, Crusifino left The D'Angelo Family after being accused of plotting against the stable.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Just two years after Riverdale came to its dramatic conclusion, Archie Andrews is plotting his return to television screens once again — and, this time around, things are about to get a whole lot spookier.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Orchestrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrating. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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