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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 orchestrating
For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.
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Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Each has accused the other of orchestrating a smear campaign.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Andrew might not move to Sandringham until after the Christmas holidays, another source said, because giving notice, surrendering the lease and orchestrating the move is expected to take some time.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
In orchestrating the flight, Hamida refashions the sequence of events in her own abduction.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
When orchestrating a multigenerational trip—especially during peak dates—keeping everyone on one reservation can make all the difference.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Leiweke is accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process of the Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
However, the brand has been orchestrating a return to the hotel sector since 2010.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
From tracking to orchestrating Benko argued that traditional supply chain management models—often built around linear, point-to-point connections—are quickly becoming obsolete.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Each has accused the other of orchestrating a smear campaign.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Andrew might not move to Sandringham until after the Christmas holidays, another source said, because giving notice, surrendering the lease and orchestrating the move is expected to take some time.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
In orchestrating the flight, Hamida refashions the sequence of events in her own abduction.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
When orchestrating a multigenerational trip—especially during peak dates—keeping everyone on one reservation can make all the difference.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Leiweke is accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process of the Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
However, the brand has been orchestrating a return to the hotel sector since 2010.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
From tracking to orchestrating Benko argued that traditional supply chain management models—often built around linear, point-to-point connections—are quickly becoming obsolete.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrating
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bluegame made excellent use of the open-plan interior, designing a large, broad main salon into the footprint, with large windows.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The National Institutes of Health has tips for managing symptoms, including limiting alcohol and caffeine, and maintaining a healthy body weight.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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They had been alerted that Running Fence was planning to enter the ocean despite having no permit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Spencer said this small presence will be vital to coordinating aid, reconstruction and stabilization without engaging in combat.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This involves utilizing technology to enhance autonomy, making informed decisions based on data, and coordinating tactics within groups for future combat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The police department’s various districts are organizing fundraisers to send officers to National Police Week.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Something that makes any trip easier is organizing all my devices and their charging cables into one place.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cozyverse was written with omegaverse beginners in mind, giving readers an easy entry point to our favorite genre, while also crafting stories that would be fresh and exciting to long-time omegaverse fans.—
Emilia Emerson,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In crafting Elizabeth’s jewelry, the company invited her to go behind the doors of the Tiffany archive.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Israeli settler movement is openly plotting a long-term return to Gaza, seeking to reverse the evacuation of 8,000 settlers from the Strip that happened twenty years ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Curves plotting model performance against size have begun flattening out.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two or three chefs work right in front of you, preparing each dish in the traditional omakase style.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Orchestrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrating. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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