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
In May, a federal grand jury indicted Brown and her two daughters for allegedly orchestrating a $124,000 COVID fraud scheme.
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Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
The 49ers sure haven't forgotten being on the receiving end of Hurts orchestrating a big game beatdown.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Iwobi, as Sam describes above, is orchestrating through the midfield and imbuing their squad with a crucial sense of composure.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
This is the landscape where OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is orchestrating something called Stargate — a fast-expanding constellation of data centers, backed by partners including Oracle, Nvidia, and SoftBank.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Leiweke was accused of orchestrating a bid-rigging plot to ensure that OVG landed the contract to build the Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Before running off to Thailand, Gary went by Greg, marrying heiress Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) before seemingly orchestrating her death.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Maye was able to capitalize, orchestrating a 10-play, 68-yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
The 49ers sure haven't forgotten being on the receiving end of Hurts orchestrating a big game beatdown.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Iwobi, as Sam describes above, is orchestrating through the midfield and imbuing their squad with a crucial sense of composure.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
This is the landscape where OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is orchestrating something called Stargate — a fast-expanding constellation of data centers, backed by partners including Oracle, Nvidia, and SoftBank.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Leiweke was accused of orchestrating a bid-rigging plot to ensure that OVG landed the contract to build the Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Before running off to Thailand, Gary went by Greg, marrying heiress Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) before seemingly orchestrating her death.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Maye was able to capitalize, orchestrating a 10-play, 68-yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrating
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Craig had to have his key staff lined up by May 1, some 5,000 library books ordered by July 1, not to mention getting a faculty for 500 students, designing a curriculum, selecting and ordering texts, even down to designing application forms, catalogs, etc.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Majestic Labs is designing an AI system for inference with 128 terabytes of memory, or about 100 times more memory than some current AI systems, Rabii said, adding that the company plans to eschew HBM memory for lower-cost options.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Her mother accompanied her to appointments, managing logistics and providing emotional support.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tina Olson, a managing attorney with the Juvenile Lifer Unit in the State Appellate Defender Office, says the decision doesn't minimize the crimes committed – or the victims impacted – but instead ensures defendants are given fair punishments.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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While the first missions to space would not occur for several years, scientists began planning on how humans could reach orbit, fly to the Moon, and beyond.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pair your coordinating knits with accessories that stand out against the fabric, such as spangly jewelry and rubber rain boots.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other duties include coordinating activities, processing documents, organizing meetings and reviewing materials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Want more cleaning and organizing tips?—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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There is so much energy in Falk’s writing that the reader can feel tensions in the city as officials, some working secretly with the bosses, try to stop the cigar factory women from organizing, call them Communists and demean them for being Polish.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Izzy Johnston is plotting a way for her Warriors to rise above all those squads.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Orchestrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrating. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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