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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
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
Scharf is co-managing partner of New York law firm Morrison Cohen.
—Y. David Scharf, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
What appears to matter to many San Franciscans is authenticity, according to Katie Buchanan, co-managing director at Gensler.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2025
Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Shapiro serves as president and managing partner of WME Group.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike Bailey, Dabrowski was helped by a number of large donors, including $250,000 each from conservative mega-donor Richard Uihlein and James Perry, managing director of Madison Dearborn Partners.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Real estate attorney Jonathan White, managing partner at Jordan & White, LLC, advises to start with your deed and property survey.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Jackie Swanson, managing partner at Gartner Consulting, expects terms and conditions policies to be more standardized next year.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
When the war ends, the US must lead a global effort to build the infrastructure needed to make Gulf energy supplies more resilient, writes Amos Hochstein, a former US diplomat and current managing partner at TWG Global, for The Atlantic.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Is there an issue with managing games?
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Micky Arison is listed as managing general partner.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Chad Tracy, who was managing Triple-A Worcester, takes over now as interim manager with the Red Sox.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Responsibly managing repayment over a shorter horizon reduces interest costs.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
As Kurt Suzuki goes through his first time managing, there will be mistakes.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Despite Magic guard Desmond Bane, clearly under the weather, struggling from beyond the arc but still managing to contribute 17 points.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Finding the family Last year, nationwide, senior managing judges were let go first, Johnson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Scharf is co-managing partner of New York law firm Morrison Cohen.
—Y. David Scharf, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
What appears to matter to many San Franciscans is authenticity, according to Katie Buchanan, co-managing director at Gensler.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
His podcast with son, managing partner, and pollster Jeremy Zogby, can be heard here.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Shapiro serves as president and managing partner of WME Group.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike Bailey, Dabrowski was helped by a number of large donors, including $250,000 each from conservative mega-donor Richard Uihlein and James Perry, managing director of Madison Dearborn Partners.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Real estate attorney Jonathan White, managing partner at Jordan & White, LLC, advises to start with your deed and property survey.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Jackie Swanson, managing partner at Gartner Consulting, expects terms and conditions policies to be more standardized next year.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
When the war ends, the US must lead a global effort to build the infrastructure needed to make Gulf energy supplies more resilient, writes Amos Hochstein, a former US diplomat and current managing partner at TWG Global, for The Atlantic.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Is there an issue with managing games?
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stafford is 38 and managing degenerative back issues.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Micky Arison is listed as managing general partner.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Chad Tracy, who was managing Triple-A Worcester, takes over now as interim manager with the Red Sox.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Responsibly managing repayment over a shorter horizon reduces interest costs.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
As Kurt Suzuki goes through his first time managing, there will be mistakes.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Despite Magic guard Desmond Bane, clearly under the weather, struggling from beyond the arc but still managing to contribute 17 points.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Finding the family Last year, nationwide, senior managing judges were let go first, Johnson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rai Cinema International Distribution, which is handling world sales, will unveil first footage in Cannes, with the production slated for completion in the fourth quarter of the year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Endorphins and serotonin spike, and over time the brain gets better at handling stressful conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chavez, a 78-year-old retiree who worked as a foreman supervising construction at the site, also disappeared in May 2025, according to Los Alamos police.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Along the way, the newshound nurtured a personal passion for writing poetry as an outlet for coping with homesickness and stress.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And coping with the disease has reignited her own Christian faith practice.—
Abby Roedel,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to those close to the family, József was extremely controlling and would often make terrifying threats.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In girl friend groups, one of the girls is a bit more controlling, a bit more sassy, and a bit more precocious than the other ones.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The event also raised funds for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity among individuals with cancer and other life-altering illnesses.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The county is overseeing design and construction for the cabins project, which is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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There and throughout the West Bank, voting determines the makeup of local councils tasked with overseeing water, roads and electricity.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Foo Fighters, pretty much the definition of a major international 21st century rock band, is doing a pop-up show in Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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What Laura is doing is really important, but other things are really important to her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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