as in to manage
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 orchestrate
In the months that followed, six of the seven people linked to the robbery and kidnapping, which Arnold is alleged to have orchestrated, were arrested.
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Armand gives a recap of the events leading up to and following the Trial of season two, saying that Lestat retreated to Magnus’s tower for the latter half of the 20th century, and never reached out to Louis to expose the truth about Armand orchestrating Claudia’s murder.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The core allegation is that Beasley and others orchestrated a scheme to influence NBA games by bribery and used non-public information to further bets and then launder the proceeds.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
But the White House is now orchestrating a stunning reversal as part of a broader deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, lower global energy prices and end its unpopular war.
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Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Armand gives a recap of the events leading up to and following the Trial of season two, saying that Lestat retreated to Magnus’s tower for the latter half of the 20th century, and never reached out to Louis to expose the truth about Armand orchestrating Claudia’s murder.
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The core allegation is that Beasley and others orchestrated a scheme to influence NBA games by bribery and used non-public information to further bets and then launder the proceeds.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
But the White House is now orchestrating a stunning reversal as part of a broader deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, lower global energy prices and end its unpopular war.
—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
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The situation is pressing, but Coleman still manages to make a connection.
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The platform has consistently managed volume over $1 billion daily since the soccer tournament began on June 11.
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The Islamic Republic is expected to enact unprecedented security measures, overseen by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while the Basij paramilitary force will coordinate logistics, accommodation and crowd management across the various cities.
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The Great American State Fair was organized by Freedom250, a group affiliated with Task Force 250, a public-private partnership created by the White House to help coordinate celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary.
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Weave in open storage elements like cubbies—essential for keeping shoes and boots accessible and organized.
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The flight follows additional aid deliveries from Ecuador and continuing relief efforts organized in Spain, where public institutions, businesses and charitable organizations have raised more than $11 million for earthquake victims.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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The new educational panels were designed to replace ones put up in 2010 that told the story of how nine slaves lived in the home along with George and Martha Washington in the 1790s, when Philadelphia was briefly the nation’s capital.
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Future projects being planned in the central city for delivery over the next five years will include other office-to-apartment conversions and new housing built from the ground up.
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Lawmakers plan to direct the Department of Finance to present the Legislature with options for how to do that.
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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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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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The family worked with the FBI to craft a response, but there was no email back.
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Designed as a sailing-first vessel, it was crafted specifically for the waters surrounding the island.
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In 2011, Aguirre devised a technique to motivate his Real Zaragoza players ahead of a league match against Real Madrid.
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Scientists at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have devised a technique to turn still-wet coffee grounds into high-grade biofuel in as little as 90 seconds.
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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