as in to control
chiefly US
to try to oversee all the small parts of (something, such as an activity) in a way that is usually not wanted or that causes problems
He micromanaged every detail of the budget.
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Recent Examples of micromanage
Constantly treating good employees poorly, micromanaging those that don’t need it and refusing to pay employees appropriately will drive away the best employees to competitors and other industries.
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Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Avoid the temptation to micromanage and assert control to mitigate this risk.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For over three decades, he’s served as a producer and record label executive known for helming the success of several prominent artists, often by micromanaging their music, aesthetic, and presentation.
—Sowmya Krishnamurthy, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
Who understands that the mayor and City Council are elected to set policy for the city manager to carry out, not to directly micromanage city operations.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Avoid the temptation to micromanage and assert control to mitigate this risk.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For over three decades, he’s served as a producer and record label executive known for helming the success of several prominent artists, often by micromanaging their music, aesthetic, and presentation.
—Sowmya Krishnamurthy, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
Who understands that the mayor and City Council are elected to set policy for the city manager to carry out, not to directly micromanage city operations.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanage
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Notre Dame finished with 436 yards of offense and controlled the line of scrimmage with 258 rushing yards.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), which spearhead the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces that control much of northeastern and eastern Syria and have long had a foothold in Aleppo, widened their control in the city as government troops left, a senior YPG source said.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Parents don’t always realize when kids are ready to handle more mature issues.Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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Knowing the scale of this propulsion system bolstered my confidence that the vessel could handle what was coming.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, the rise of adversarial AI has heightened the risk of data poisoning, where malicious threat actors manipulate data to mislead LLMs, potentially leading to flawed business decisions.Shane Buckley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Curtis Hanson, the original watches as Peyton infiltrates the lives of the Bartel family after experiencing personal and professional ruin, slowly gaining their trust while manipulating them from within.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what experts had to say about the new study and how the U.S. can address breast cancer disparities between Black and white women.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Yazzie also worries Trump's second term will lead to fewer federal dollars for tribes in the U.S.— money that could address the effects of climate change such as sea level rise.Nate Perez, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, 415 hospitals didn't include all payer and plan names in their files, and 231 hospitals didn't post accurate minimum and maximum negotiated charges for items and services.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the coming world, machine intelligences navigating conflict and negotiating peace might help clarify, or even surmount, traditional dilemmas.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Many of these were functions supervised by Mark Lazarus, who has been named CEO of a new spin-off company that will run the bulk of Comcast’s cable networks.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Should your music player connect to the internet, supervise your child’s use based on their age and maturity level.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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In order to regulate the amount of glucose that makes its way into your muscles, your body releases insulin, which commandeers a bunch of amino acids to help with the job.Nick Stockton, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Walking also plays a big role in helping to regulate blood sugar levels after eating.Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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And take us back to when insurance companies have the power to deny people with preexisting conditions.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Micromanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanage. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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