1
as in manipulates
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss
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2
as in supervises
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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as in copes
to meet one's day-to-day needs
it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage
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Recent Examples of manages
In urban areas, municipal departments run things, while the Texas Department of Public Safety frequently manages highway collisions.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The nonprofit public-private partnership manages the municipal district with services that include infrastructure planning, community engagement and more.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Her monologue manages to be both a dis to her mother and to the city that gifted her so much success.
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Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The show was met with extended applause that seemed to go on and on, a tribute to an iconic designer who always manages to inject such depth and meaning into her singular collections.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In the end, Sophia manages to go from building to building in Fromville and, like the Grinch, sneak in unseen and unhindered.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While Russia manages the impact of the Ukrainian drones that hit their mark, more important are measures Moscow has taken to ensure as few drones hit their mark as possible.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The Alamo Trust, a nonprofit that manages the restoration site, announced a $700 million renovation project to preserve the standing original buildings of the Alamo — the Alamo Church and the Long Barrack — and the battleground.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The nonprofit public-private partnership manages the municipal district with services that include infrastructure planning, community engagement and more.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Her monologue manages to be both a dis to her mother and to the city that gifted her so much success.
—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The show was met with extended applause that seemed to go on and on, a tribute to an iconic designer who always manages to inject such depth and meaning into her singular collections.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In the end, Sophia manages to go from building to building in Fromville and, like the Grinch, sneak in unseen and unhindered.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While Russia manages the impact of the Ukrainian drones that hit their mark, more important are measures Moscow has taken to ensure as few drones hit their mark as possible.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The Alamo Trust, a nonprofit that manages the restoration site, announced a $700 million renovation project to preserve the standing original buildings of the Alamo — the Alamo Church and the Long Barrack — and the battleground.
—
Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manages
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Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
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Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.
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Hollis buries herself in work in an attempt to escape her complicated grief, while aspiring filmmaker Caroline copes by making snarky remarks and bristling at her mom's efforts to connect.
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Gemini copes through logic and distraction, while Pisces feels everything at once.
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Every July 4, the communications center in Rancho Cordova handles its highest call volume.
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Oman has said that any agreement will comply with international law, although the prospect of a financial system on a waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil has sparked alarm.
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With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
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California typically operates with a spending deficit because Democrats spend more money than the state brings in.
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This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
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So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
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In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's Vladimir Putin addresses the audience at the 23rd Congress of the United Russia party in Moscow on June 28, 2026.
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The third asks which of OWASP LLM01, LLM06, ASI01 and ASI06 the product addresses through a working control rather than a marketing claim.
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This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.
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The Alamo Trust, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo Mission, announced the discovery on June 16.
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“Manages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manages. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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