as in overseeing
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as in handling
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
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as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage
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Recent Examples of managing
Piyush Ranjan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Software programs use everything from virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the industry more efficient and effective at buying, selling, leasing and managing properties.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The administrative burden of managing multiple systems is immense.
—Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The ability to quickly pivot and adjust plans based on unforeseen circumstances, like rerouting lines or managing permitting delays, is essential to success.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Chelle had been managing Algerian first-division side MC Oran before being appointed Nigeria’s head coach.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Cultivate work-life balance Senior professionals often face the challenge of managing demanding roles alongside personal commitments.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Clubs’ performance staff do an incredible amount of work trying to reduce the risk and a lot of that is about managing load.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Datta, on the other hand, made sure my dreams came to life by managing the execution seamlessly.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
This agility is crucial for managing portfolio risks during market fluctuations and monitoring regulatory compliance in high-frequency trading.
—Piyush Ranjan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Software programs use everything from virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the industry more efficient and effective at buying, selling, leasing and managing properties.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The administrative burden of managing multiple systems is immense.
—Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The ability to quickly pivot and adjust plans based on unforeseen circumstances, like rerouting lines or managing permitting delays, is essential to success.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Chelle had been managing Algerian first-division side MC Oran before being appointed Nigeria’s head coach.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Cultivate work-life balance Senior professionals often face the challenge of managing demanding roles alongside personal commitments.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Clubs’ performance staff do an incredible amount of work trying to reduce the risk and a lot of that is about managing load.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Datta, on the other hand, made sure my dreams came to life by managing the execution seamlessly.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managing
Noun
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As well as lambasting the bankers for their recklessness and greed, Warren was demanding the creation of a new agency to defend the interests of mortgage holders, savings depositors, credit-card holders, and anybody else who was obliged to deal with banks and other financial companies.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cutting Smith prior to June 1 would give the Lions nearly $6 million in cap savings without any dead-money penalties.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Rick Morales is supervising producer.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This behavior may reflect a stronger motivation to rejoin the herd and a more proactive approach to coping with isolation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some in the user community—and 3D printing advocates broadly—are pushing back, suggesting the firm has other, more controlling motives.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to Callas, his management became more controlling than collaborative, though.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Because climate change impacts poor nations the most, jobs addressing it can be a great opportunity to support vulnerable communities, which could be a meaningful change from a high-pressure corporate role in, say, New York or London.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, his goals of expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enhancing coverage and affordability, addressing rural and mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs proved largely aspirational.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Judge overseeing Luigi Mangione murder trial Gregory Carro has been named as the judge overseeing Luigi Mangione's trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nuno is a hands-on coach, overseeing many of the short, sharp training sessions which generally last no longer than 90 minutes.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This year, the 50-year-old actress reemerged as a cleaning-supplies entrepreneur, and dished on why doing dishes is her happy place.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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After the season ended at 8:17 a.m., fishermen crowded into tents at the Black Lake Sturgeon Shivaree, a festival run by Sturgeon for Tomorrow, a conservation group.—
Brian Kaiser,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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This rescue highlights the importance of coexistence and conservation efforts.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Managing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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