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
Doug Moe, who became one of the winningest coaches in Nuggets history by orchestrating a high-speed, high-scoring style of basketball that was ahead of its time in the 1980s, died on Tuesday.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The belief by Bears coach Nicki Collen was that TCU was at its best when Miles was orchestrating the offense and getting everyone involved with her advanced ability as a passer.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
After orchestrating an incredible one-year turnaround that saw the New England Patriots go 14-3 and return to the Super Bowl, head coach Mike Vrabel was named the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year during Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Guthrie confronted Trump about retweeting a conspiracy theory about Biden orchestrating to cover up the fake death of Osama Bin Laden.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 2026
Bankman-Fried was later convicted and sentenced to prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Nine people are facing federal charges after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate multi-state scheme to fraudulently purchase firearms and smuggle the weapons into Mexico.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
New evidence revealed in court records this past week accuse 67-year-old Michael Anthony Leon of orchestrating his then-wife’s death, writing her suicide note while at work in a Richmond cemetery and staging a scene to create his alibi.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Brands are winning by orchestrating feelings, not rooms.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The belief by Bears coach Nicki Collen was that TCU was at its best when Miles was orchestrating the offense and getting everyone involved with her advanced ability as a passer.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
After orchestrating an incredible one-year turnaround that saw the New England Patriots go 14-3 and return to the Super Bowl, head coach Mike Vrabel was named the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year during Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Guthrie confronted Trump about retweeting a conspiracy theory about Biden orchestrating to cover up the fake death of Osama Bin Laden.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 2026
Bankman-Fried was later convicted and sentenced to prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Nine people are facing federal charges after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate multi-state scheme to fraudulently purchase firearms and smuggle the weapons into Mexico.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
New evidence revealed in court records this past week accuse 67-year-old Michael Anthony Leon of orchestrating his then-wife’s death, writing her suicide note while at work in a Richmond cemetery and staging a scene to create his alibi.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Brands are winning by orchestrating feelings, not rooms.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrating
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In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers also hope their research will aid in designing better quantum correction schemes and extending the coherence time of the qubits.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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City staff is evaluating options for managing the orchard, including working with existing staff.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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With a dual perspective, this novel follows Maya managing her grief and facing the past while mothers in China are forced to give up their own daughters.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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They are treated as agents, entities capable of responding to signals, coordinating with others and adapting to context.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Trump has been closely coordinating with Israel on Iran, including during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House earlier this month, Leavitt said.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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The beginnings of the visits date back to 2007, when Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch started organizing weekly prayer vigils outside the building.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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When asked about foreign influence in Indiana's anti-ICE protests, Banks' Senate spokesperson Jessica McCune said multiple groups organizing protests and actions are part of a financial support network tied to Singham.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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While scouting factories, Edwin and his collaborators visited a functioning wig factory in Bali, where entire families labor together crafting elaborate hairpieces for international export.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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The group will go to the movies, restaurants, museums, and have crafting events.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Unsurprisingly the two are already plotting more projects together.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 54-year-old entertainer made such an impression on viewers during his on-air stint at the 2024 Summer Olympics that NBC execs had already begun plotting to bring him back for the Milan Games well before the torch was extinguished in Paris.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The organization relies on community support and is preparing for a Mother's Day fundraiser to continue the work.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fine restaurants must wait for customers’ orders before preparing the food.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Orchestrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrating. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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