orchestrate

verb

Definition of orchestratenext
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 They’re often orchestrated by professional companies, such as Everything But The House, Grasons, Handled, and Treasured Estates, who catalogue and price the items, then manage transactions and crowd control during the event. — Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 But the big claim is the use of the company’s proprietary engineering AI, Vector, which was inspired by Tesla’s Odin platform that orchestrates self-testing procedures for the company’s cars throughout the production line. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Charges say the woman's son orchestrated a robbery targeting Goodsell, using another man's phone and vehicle to lure him. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Allegedly, Davis orchestrated the hit on Shakur as revenge for the rapper and his entourage beating up Baby Lane at the MGM Grand. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrate
  1. manage
  2. coordinate
  3. organize
  4. design
  5. plan
  6. prepare
  7. craft
  8. devise
Verb
  • Carrick named an unchanged line-up in four of his 17 Premier League games last season — a feat Amorim managed just once.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Orlando’s best chance of the first half came in the 31st minute when Simone Jackson hit the crossbar, but the Pride managed little else going forward and went into the break trailing.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of manage
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  • He is also known to travel by train, and investigators are coordinating with rail transportation partners, police said.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Highspring supported the team by helping coordinate key operational workstreams so the business could continue moving with focus and momentum while advisors, auditors and internal teams executed in parallel.
    — Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of coordinate
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  • Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Draft the email, organize notes, or give yourself space to think before a professional conversation.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of organize
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  • This two-piece set was particularly designed for lounging and getting things done alike.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Features like autoplay, infinite scroll and algorithmic content recommendations have been the prime targets of legal arguments that social media platforms are designed to be addictive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • The two men were very close during Maresca’s time in charge of the under-23s and then as assistant manager in the 2022-23 campaign, and planned to meet before the end of last season, then during the summer, but could not find the time.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Developer Russell Hall of Highline Engineering & Surveying plans to turn the land into about 400 homes, a mix of houses and duplexes.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Below, shop nine incredible beauty products straight from her shelf and prepare to get healthy, smooth, and absolutely glowing skin.
    — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Millions across Europe, the Arctic, and North America are preparing for a spectacular total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Roll out of your king bed in the Deluxe Terrace Room crafted in collaboration with Virgin Galactic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Advocacy includes crafting nudity riders, establishing boundaries and ensuring closed sets when necessary.
    — Megan Vick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of craft
Verb
  • Advertisement As Claude began completing such tasks too reliably to reveal much, Freeman devised a test closer to the messiness of the real world.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In Ukraine, Washington may have waited too long to devise a strategy for ending the war.
    — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of devise

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