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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Discuss your risk factors and ways to manage risk with your healthcare provider. 3.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The same cut also manages to lead all of the following half-dozen genre-specific lists: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales, Hot Rap Songs, Rap Streaming Songs, and the Rap Digital Song Sales rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Baden Bower’s proprietary AI algorithms predict optimal publication and angle combinations for maximum SEO uplift, streamlining campaign planning for fashion clients who need to coordinate media coverage with product availability.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The Patriot system is a highly effective air-defense platform that includes a radar station to detect incoming threats, a command center to coordinate the response, and a missile launcher capable of firing interceptor missiles, each valued at approximately $3 million.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 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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And the enduring presence of spaces designed not just for living, but for feeling truly at home.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Instead, cleaning stainless steel requires a little extra TLC and a strategy designed specifically for this material.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 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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Whole spelt berries work well in breakfast cereal, soups, or side dishes, and can be prepared like rice or risotto.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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In a complaint filed in May in the U.S. District Court in Colorado, federal officials argued that the state's and city's laws were intentionally crafted to hinder and discriminate against federal immigration authorities, violating the U.S. Constitution.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 30 Jul. 2025.
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