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 Mallard kicked a portion of the refund monies back to the individuals who orchestrated the scheme, officials with the IRS said. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Leading 7-6 at halftime, TCU orchestrated two scoring drives in the third quarter to take a 17-6 lead into the fourth. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 Before my aunt and two uncles arrived, my mom would always orchestrate who should sit where. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The move, orchestrated by Everett to satisfy the demands of the company’s top-dollar backers, cheats Michael out of his stock options and equity in the company. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 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
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  • Union Berlin managed to draw at Augsburg 1-1 after a player from each was sent off in separate incidents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The winner will gain one of five seats on the board that runs the highway district, which is responsible for building, managing and maintaining local roads and bridges countywide — as well as setting ACHD’s nearly $260 million annual budget.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of manage
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  • Essentially, this means the ship will form one node in a network of ships that share and coordinate data in real time.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The animal-print two-piece, traced with glittering piping, was worn with a black crop top, knee-high black leather riding boots, and a coordinating Chanel flap bag.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of coordinate
Verb
  • Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The concierge can also organize hydroplane trips across Lake Como, a private dinner behind closed doors beneath Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and a day of personal shopping in Italy’s fashion capital.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of organize
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  • About 75% to 80% of Spirit’s merchandise is designed, developed and sourced by the company, mostly in Asia.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As part of this approach, ESA has updated its debris mitigation requirements and standards that will govern how its missions are designed, built, flown and disposed of.
    — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • Demonstrators plan to take to the streets again Saturday to denounce the high cost of living.
    — ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company has not disclosed the specific seeker configuration or guidance architecture planned for the weapon.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Sirianni addresses Barkley's return Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the importance of getting Barkley back as the team prepares for Monday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • For their collaborative full-length debut, Eris Drew and Octo Octa hunkered down in their New Hampshire cabin to craft a celebratory, sample-heavy tribute to the maximalist dance music of yore.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • From Traditional Craftsmanship to Modern EDC Design The body of Bronze Blossom is crafted from solid bronze, a material known for its durability, warm appearance, and ability to develop a unique patina over time.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of craft
Verb
  • Over the following weeks, the group of roughly 15 people spoke almost daily to trace the vulnerabilities to their common source and devise a fix.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With her knack for devising novel solutions to seemingly insoluble problems, no one was better suited for the job.
    — Dean Robbins, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of devise

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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrate. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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