as in designing
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 orchestrating
Members of the Jalisco cartel have been charged with orchestrating the attack and several of Manzo’s bodyguards were arrested for possible participation.
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
What Mary endures throughout Stappard’s debut is unquestionably torturous, but the writer/director never seems to take pleasure in orchestrating her or any other Māori characters’ suffering.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Belarus has denied orchestrating the flows, but Poland and the EU have described the campaign as hybrid warfare.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
But Le Corroller is definitely in charge here, orchestrating the squishy mayhem right up to the unusually bleak climax that fully delivers on the premise.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Granted, Vanessa is ruthless in her own right, orchestrating Bullseye’s killing of Foggy in S1.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
These assistants will automate end-to-end processes by orchestrating a subset of over 200 specialized agents to execute precise tasks, SAP said.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
However, Baldoni, who was accused of orchestrating a campaign of retaliation against the actress, wouldn’t budge.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Federal prosecutors announced a Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a kidnapping-for-hire plot to settle a drug debt.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
What Mary endures throughout Stappard’s debut is unquestionably torturous, but the writer/director never seems to take pleasure in orchestrating her or any other Māori characters’ suffering.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Belarus has denied orchestrating the flows, but Poland and the EU have described the campaign as hybrid warfare.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
But Le Corroller is definitely in charge here, orchestrating the squishy mayhem right up to the unusually bleak climax that fully delivers on the premise.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Granted, Vanessa is ruthless in her own right, orchestrating Bullseye’s killing of Foggy in S1.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
These assistants will automate end-to-end processes by orchestrating a subset of over 200 specialized agents to execute precise tasks, SAP said.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
However, Baldoni, who was accused of orchestrating a campaign of retaliation against the actress, wouldn’t budge.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Federal prosecutors announced a Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a kidnapping-for-hire plot to settle a drug debt.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrating
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The family cat has been missing for week, compounding the agony of losing her 7-year-old son Kakeru in a freak accident two years before, but Otone puts it to one side and continues with her latest project, designing a bespoke home for a fussy married couple.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Momcozy has leaned into this shift by designing products that prioritize both function and form.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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If managing cholesterol is a priority, aim to eat one cup of cooked oatmeal per day.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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That’s why the younger version of himself — that kid who arrived in NASCAR two decades ago simply wanting to drive race cars —would never have imagined owning a team or managing a company.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Too bad then that the man holding a debt over his head (Jonathan Coyne) is actually planning on offing him in his last match.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Leaders increasingly must learn how to orchestrate systems rather than simply manage processes—from supervising individual workflows to coordinating intelligent networks, and from controlling static operations to adapting continuously evolving environments.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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High turnout, civic engagement, and community organizing still matter.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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That’s an act of service in an animation landscape where most American studios fear crafting anything remotely unconventional or unequivocally adult-oriented.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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But soon the 50-year-old character actor will be joining the DCU and plotting to conquer and collect the world as Brainiac, the villain of James Gunn’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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An Iraqi man accused of orchestrating nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and plotting attacks on Jewish institutions in the United States has been brought to New York to face federal terrorism charges after what the FBI described as a major international operation.—
Louis Casiano , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Beyond the longstanding economic embargo and an oil blockade that has pushed the island’s energy crisis to its limits, the United States is preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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All rights reserved SpaceX is preparing for the next major test of its Starship launch system, with liftoff targeted for Tuesday evening from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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