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as in handling
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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as in coping
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 managing
Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Missoni’s board of directors will see Barnaba Ravanne, co-founder and co-managing partner of FSI, take the role of chair.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Federation Studios co-managing director Marco Chimenz has left after nearly three years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The new generation of leaders now hold almost 50% of the European firm, according to Benjamin Cordonnier, who was last year appointed as co-managing partner alongside Judith Charpentier.
—Swetha Gopinath, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Geoff Bennett is the co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour and serves as a contributor to NBC News.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Candinas will take over executive management of the Swiss company, with Giger remaining in place as co-managing director for a transitional period.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
According to Gilles Renouard, co-managing director of Unifrance, the event remains deliberately focused on servicing long-term partners.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Frank Sixt, the co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said during the port operator’s earnings call on Thursday that the deal’s size and complexity would prevent it from closing in 2025, even if binding agreements were already agreed upon.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Archrival brings a unique combination of youth-culture expertise, experiential activation and community engagement to the table, said Andrea Isaac, managing partner, Havas Play North America.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 June 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Also expressing interest in investing in Cuba were Spaniard Federico Ramírez, managing director and CFO of Grupo Corporacion HMS in Albacete, and Nicaraguan Luis García, CEO of Adonel Concrete, the largest private concrete company in South Florida.
—Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Joel Behrens, managing director of Trammell Crow’s Dallas-Fort Worth office, said at a meeting that the site right doesn’t generate any revenue for the city.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Nelson, who is the lead investor and managing partner, was the general manager when the Mavericks traded for Doncic on draft night in 2018 and was the architect of Dallas’ 2011 NBA championship team led by German star Dirk Nowitzki.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
For real this time Craig Stammen has joked about managing games at Nationals Park before.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Steve Smotrys, managing director for the Americas at HX Expeditions, noted that Alaska is an excellent option for first-timers, thanks to the quality of the scenery, interesting ports, and a wide selection of options to suit various tastes and budgets.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The next mayor will be responsible for managing that expansion while addressing traffic congestion, public safety needs, and long‑term infrastructure planning.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Pulisic took last summer off, with an eye on managing his body for the big year ahead.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.
—Amedeo Goria, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
That intervention includes managing training schedules, meal times, recovery and sleep schedules.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Adjective
Clayton served as co-managing partner of Sullivan & Cromwell’s general practice group and also led the firm’s cybersecurity group.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Missoni’s board of directors will see Barnaba Ravanne, co-founder and co-managing partner of FSI, take the role of chair.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Federation Studios co-managing director Marco Chimenz has left after nearly three years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The new generation of leaders now hold almost 50% of the European firm, according to Benjamin Cordonnier, who was last year appointed as co-managing partner alongside Judith Charpentier.
—Swetha Gopinath, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Geoff Bennett is the co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour and serves as a contributor to NBC News.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Candinas will take over executive management of the Swiss company, with Giger remaining in place as co-managing director for a transitional period.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
According to Gilles Renouard, co-managing director of Unifrance, the event remains deliberately focused on servicing long-term partners.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Frank Sixt, the co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said during the port operator’s earnings call on Thursday that the deal’s size and complexity would prevent it from closing in 2025, even if binding agreements were already agreed upon.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Randy Glein, cofounder and managing partner at DFJ Growth, has been a SpaceX board observer since 2009.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Archrival brings a unique combination of youth-culture expertise, experiential activation and community engagement to the table, said Andrea Isaac, managing partner, Havas Play North America.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 June 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Also expressing interest in investing in Cuba were Spaniard Federico Ramírez, managing director and CFO of Grupo Corporacion HMS in Albacete, and Nicaraguan Luis García, CEO of Adonel Concrete, the largest private concrete company in South Florida.
—Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Joel Behrens, managing director of Trammell Crow’s Dallas-Fort Worth office, said at a meeting that the site right doesn’t generate any revenue for the city.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Nelson, who is the lead investor and managing partner, was the general manager when the Mavericks traded for Doncic on draft night in 2018 and was the architect of Dallas’ 2011 NBA championship team led by German star Dirk Nowitzki.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
For real this time Craig Stammen has joked about managing games at Nationals Park before.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Steve Smotrys, managing director for the Americas at HX Expeditions, noted that Alaska is an excellent option for first-timers, thanks to the quality of the scenery, interesting ports, and a wide selection of options to suit various tastes and budgets.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Verb
The Spurs jumped out to a 29-point lead in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden before turning into a shell of themselves, somehow managing to give up the massive lead and hand the Knicks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The next mayor will be responsible for managing that expansion while addressing traffic congestion, public safety needs, and long‑term infrastructure planning.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Pulisic took last summer off, with an eye on managing his body for the big year ahead.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.
—Amedeo Goria, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
That intervention includes managing training schedules, meal times, recovery and sleep schedules.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
Adjective
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Versant will become a minority, non-controlling investor in the company.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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ByteDance keeps a non-controlling stake to comply with federal law.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The app teaches budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship through interactive challenges and goal setting.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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When purchasing a residential property in the county, buyers can qualify for a homeowners’ exemption by declaring that the property is their primary home, which entitles them to a $70 tax savings.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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And whatever happens, BBC Studios will remain in the saddle, handling distribution, licensing, consumer products, digital, and immersive experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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On July 31, a dispatcher from Alligator Alcatraz called the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for guidance on handling an employee with a traffic offense warrant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Post-production panelists included creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, editor Jennifer Barbot, production sound mixer Matthew Sanchez, supervising sound editor Andy Sisul, re-recording mixer Nick Offord, VFX supervisor Hnedel Maximore, and composers Kris Powers and Michael Dean Parsons.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Known for shows like Eastbound & Down and the Righteous Gemstones, McBride brings his comedic genius to this debut short story collection that tells the stories of men coping with life’s tragedies, both big and small.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There are several moments in the subsequent season devoted to different characters coping with her death, including the mobsters who orchestrated her demise.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Brachlianoff serves on the supervisory board of Hermès International, one of France’s most valuable luxury groups.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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This work fundamentally kicks the can of water conservation down the road, and some directors of the district readily acknowledge this.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The conservation angle is also really important.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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At the top of the pile are strengthening economic ties, investment partnerships and the critical mineral supply chain as well as other global pressing issues such as innovation, AI and addressing the Ebola outbreak.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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