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 department houses the government’s stakes in Intel and two rare-earth minerals companies, and controls its board seat at US Steel, and is helping orchestrate the rescue of Spirit Airlines — all signs of how Trump has wielded executive power to exert unusual influence on private companies.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Jones orchestrated a retail theft group that targeted Lululemon, Diesel, Givenchy, Nordstrom and Dick's Sporting Goods and other retail stores beginning April 18, 2024.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
As the season comes to a close, Ashley and Austin unknowingly fall dangerously deeper into the crime orchestrated by Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung).
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to keep the military's iron grip on power.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Jones orchestrated a retail theft group that targeted Lululemon, Diesel, Givenchy, Nordstrom and Dick's Sporting Goods and other retail stores beginning April 18, 2024.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
As the season comes to a close, Ashley and Austin unknowingly fall dangerously deeper into the crime orchestrated by Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung).
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to keep the military's iron grip on power.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins managed to keep it tight through the end of the first, with the Sabres taking that 1-0 lead into the first intermission.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the company unveiled its AI foundational model, DeepFleet, which coordinates the movement of all the robots within Amazon’s fulfillment network to optimize their navigation through the facilities and process customer orders faster.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The villainy isn’t coordinated, but more like a feedback loop of evil.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The current show and the accompanying catalog are organized thematically rather than chronologically.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Below is a recap of the C-suite developments at America’s highest-revenue-generating companies announced between April 18–24, 2026, organized by sector.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that the visit would proceed as previously planned.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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All of that was on plenty of minds as the audience started on spring pea and burrata salad and waiters prepared to serve a main course starring prime chateaubriand and Maine lobster.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If suspicious activity is detected, users receive support from fraud resolution specialists who help contact agencies, prepare documentation, and dispute unauthorized accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The task of crafting a state budget is never easy.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Swiss luxury watchmaker has crafted another twist on the signature watch — capturing the thrill and energy of motorsports for the next generation of spectators.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
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For instance, in 2020, Hendon’s lab helped devise a mathematical model for brewing the perfect cup of espresso, over and over, while minimizing waste.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Oak Park community united earlier this month to devise a plan to address public health in the absence of the hospital.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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