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
The disturbing murders were orchestrated by Manson, but not personally done by him.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
These changes are part of an overhaul orchestrated by Keswick, who took the reins as executive chairman in 2019 from his uncle Henry (Henry passed away in November).
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Supreme Court is separately expected to rule on Trump’s efforts to slash the size of government, including the mass layoffs orchestrated under his Department of Government Efficiency.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The Nicolás Maduro regime arrested opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa — a close ally of opposition figure María Corina Machado — early Friday morning, accusing him of orchestrating a terrorist network allegedly planning to sabotage regional elections scheduled for Sunday.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
These changes are part of an overhaul orchestrated by Keswick, who took the reins as executive chairman in 2019 from his uncle Henry (Henry passed away in November).
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Supreme Court is separately expected to rule on Trump’s efforts to slash the size of government, including the mass layoffs orchestrated under his Department of Government Efficiency.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The Nicolás Maduro regime arrested opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa — a close ally of opposition figure María Corina Machado — early Friday morning, accusing him of orchestrating a terrorist network allegedly planning to sabotage regional elections scheduled for Sunday.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Kieran manages to survive, and Sean is finally held accountable and arrested for the deaths of Gabby Birch and Bronte Laidler.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Otherwise, Combs coordinated the other entertainers.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In 2020, government stimulus efforts overwhelmed financial systems, and fraud rings used that window to organize, fund and scale.—
Rodney Drake,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The capsule will be exhibited in a space designed by designer Linda Bergroth, will take place at 3DaysofDesign in Copenhagen on June 17 to June 21 at the Marimekko store on Pilestraede 29.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Production designing the ornate bathroom was an adventure.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The company apparently plans to use the design of the Vision Pro's visionOS software as a jumping-off point for the new designs, introducing more transparency and UI elements that appear to be floating on the surface of your screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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But this week’s order adds uncertainty to massive competitions planned years in advance, to the athletes and their families planning on traveling and to local economies hosting them.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The artist’s lifelong work of transcending barriers and charting new paths felt appropriate for Orlando, a city that crafts its own story through its melting pot of diverse residents, each with their own story to tell.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The range comprises about 28 pieces, including chain necklaces, earrings, pendants, rings and cuffs, crafted from 18-karat rose gold.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Alison devises a plan to escape her creative paralysis.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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The city devised a growth strategy with the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute for Government and, over the past 10 years, spent around $500 million to improve public schools and build music venues and other public infrastructure.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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