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 a 30-page complaint, Farrell accuses the former members of orchestrating a years-long campaign of bullying and harassment aimed at undermining him.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 July 2025
Along the way, people asked him to orchestrate short pieces, then conduct some sessions.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Murray orchestrated a scheme from prison using contraband phones to impersonate customers and purchase products on credit, then sold the items online at lower prices/, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The move could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by Baltimore, similar to what the Rays orchestrated at last year’s deadline.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 July 2025
Along the way, people asked him to orchestrate short pieces, then conduct some sessions.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Murray orchestrated a scheme from prison using contraband phones to impersonate customers and purchase products on credit, then sold the items online at lower prices/, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The move could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by Baltimore, similar to what the Rays orchestrated at last year’s deadline.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
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He was transferred to Hospice Austin's Christopher House, where his nausea and pain are being managed.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Trump administration has slashed funding for parks, fired park workers and ordered changes to the way parks are managed.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The Waymo executive explained that, on top of the years of training in the city, the company needed to coordinate with city officials to ensure the best outcomes.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Trump has marshalled together state and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate their efforts and ramp up arrests.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, aims to revitalize the area and attract Asian businesses.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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While complex Search algorithms organize traditional results page, Web Guide results will be sorted by a custom version of Gemini AI.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Natera then figures out the tumor's DNA profile for that individual tumor and compares it with the person's DNA in the blood to design a personalized test for cancer DNA in that patient.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Pro tier is priced at $49.99 a month or $499 a year and unlocks advanced tools designed for professional broadcasters.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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At a July 23 capital improvements committee meeting, questions were raised about why a report from the county's facilities planning steering committee recommended projects tied to maintenance and repairs at senior facilities be put on hold or not recommended at all for the 2026 budget.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The event will help shooters prepare for the statewide Marksmanship Challenge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The purse was crafted with gradient flatback crystals on the bold dome and the stem, covered in silver crystal in a geometric pattern with round crystals for a unique web effect.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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As the Panthers’ general manager from 2013 to just before the 2017 season began, Gettleman devised the rosters that pushed Carolina to four playoff berths in five years.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Participants identify challenges in their communities and devise local, innovative solutions to address them.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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