as in controlled
chiefly US
to try to oversee all the small parts of (something, such as an activity) in a way that is usually not wanted or that causes problems
He micromanaged every detail of the budget.
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Recent Examples of micromanaged
Over time, Capricorn may see Gemini as unreliable or unserious, while Gemini begins feeling micromanaged or restricted in general.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Fahim grew resentful of Cuomo, according to testimony during the trial, and felt he was being micromanaged.
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Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
What once was an obstacle to allowing others to help, has come under new management, finally allowing the rest of the family to jump in on the action without fear of being micromanaged.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
As the clock counts down to Rachel and Nicky’s wedding, which is being micromanaged by Nicky’s sister Portia (Gus Birney), the Cunningham family reveals a few secrets of their own.
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Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
Allen even complained that he was being micromanaged about a week before the Tamarac murders.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Workers who are micromanaged report nearly double the stress compared with non-micromanaged workers, according to the 2023 Work in America Survey.
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Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Their words painted a portrait of someone who micromanaged, monopolized the spotlight and rarely recognized individual contributions.
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Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Fahim grew resentful of Cuomo, according to testimony during the trial, and felt he was being micromanaged.
—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
What once was an obstacle to allowing others to help, has come under new management, finally allowing the rest of the family to jump in on the action without fear of being micromanaged.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
As the clock counts down to Rachel and Nicky’s wedding, which is being micromanaged by Nicky’s sister Portia (Gus Birney), the Cunningham family reveals a few secrets of their own.
—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake.
—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
Allen even complained that he was being micromanaged about a week before the Tamarac murders.
—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Workers who are micromanaged report nearly double the stress compared with non-micromanaged workers, according to the 2023 Work in America Survey.
—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Their words painted a portrait of someone who micromanaged, monopolized the spotlight and rarely recognized individual contributions.
—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanaged
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Envioscuba uses warehouses controlled by GAESA, the conglomerate run by Cuba's military that was recently sanctioned, according to the Associated Press.
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Britain controlled Florida from 1763 until the territory was returned to Spain at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, a period of 20 years.
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But the Colorado legislation, signed into law in May, allows the state to pursue the types of cases typically handled at the federal level, such as those involving allegations of discrimination and harassment.
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The Dodgers have praised how Tucker has handled his struggles in the first year of a four-year, $240 million deal.
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In all the stories across both timelines, Dinner said there’s a common thread about memories and how they can be manipulated, and that exploring it was part of the appeal of the new season — not just for the audience, but for the director.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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The deal was negotiated by Amazon MGM Studios and Sarah Vacchiano for United Artists.
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Any deal negotiated between team officials and the city will need to come back to the City Council for final approval.
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While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.
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Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.
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Oil can be produced, taxed, regulated, and wound down on a schedule, without being sold to a saver as a contribution to the energy transition.
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Currently, the only product that is regulated federally with date labels is infant formula.
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Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
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In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
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“Micromanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanaged. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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