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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 orchestrated
Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The coordinated timing of Steve Daines’ withdrawal and Kurt Alme’s filing represented an orchestrated effort to circumvent the democratic process and prevent voters from having meaningful choice in Montana’s Senate race.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In an orchestrated model, organizations do not contract with individuals.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
The shoes were featured in the trailer as part of an orchestrated brand placement between 20th Century Studios and the fashion house.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The ensuing evacuation coincides with a criminal operation orchestrated by the suave George Karalis (Theo James) and his muscle -for-hire gang led by the mysterious X (Sam Worthington).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 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
The correspondence shows how the watch was selected for McQueen and used during filming and promotion, giving a glimpse into how product placement was orchestrated in the golden age of cinema.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, two hundred and forty-six truck collisions appear to have been orchestrated on that stretch of road.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s win was the sort that the Jays orchestrated often last year.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The groundswell appeared to be organic, rather than an orchestrated campaign to pressure lawmakers to act.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The coordinated timing of Steve Daines’ withdrawal and Kurt Alme’s filing represented an orchestrated effort to circumvent the democratic process and prevent voters from having meaningful choice in Montana’s Senate race.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In an orchestrated model, organizations do not contract with individuals.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
The shoes were featured in the trailer as part of an orchestrated brand placement between 20th Century Studios and the fashion house.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The ensuing evacuation coincides with a criminal operation orchestrated by the suave George Karalis (Theo James) and his muscle -for-hire gang led by the mysterious X (Sam Worthington).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 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
The correspondence shows how the watch was selected for McQueen and used during filming and promotion, giving a glimpse into how product placement was orchestrated in the golden age of cinema.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, two hundred and forty-six truck collisions appear to have been orchestrated on that stretch of road.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s win was the sort that the Jays orchestrated often last year.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrated
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Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This asynchrony was designed to leave viewers in a disoriented state of expectation.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Located on the South Lawn, the new hive is designed as a miniature White House and houses two bee colonies.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed Friday that a criminal probe is underway into the deaths of sloths at Sloth World, a planned International Drive attraction that will not open after animals languished and perished in warehouses owned by the company in Orlando.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Rajoub was pressed multiple times in the mixed zone on whether the handshake was pre-planned.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In terms of durability, these are well-crafted.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Manhattan Project coordinated the efforts of scientists, private companies, and America’s leaders.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The turns are engineered to allow drivers to maintain 200 miles per hour without losing traction.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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A lot of that expression was in how the machines looked on the outside, which of course was heavily influenced by how they were engineered inside and out.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Construction on the tower is expected to begin next year and will include 216 private-room patient beds — increasingly sought for hospital stays — 20 surgical areas organized around recovery rooms and specialties by floor, all outfitted with cutting-edge technology.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cleveland had the lead and the ball in the final 20 seconds of overtime and still managed to lose 112-110.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Orchestrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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