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  • present participle of manage.
Synonyms

managing

British  
/ ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. having administrative control or authority

    a managing director

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“We’ll definitely see an increased focus on the resilience of public transport,” says Cassie Sutherland, managing director for climate solutions and networks at C40 Cities, a global network of city mayors working on climate policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The early evidence suggests it will not be long before Saka, who is managing an Achilles injury, and Marcus Rashford take England's the wide positions.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Chait has been managing the school system since late February, when the Board of Education unanimously voted to place Carvalho on paid administrative leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Because the value of an RSU is taxed as ordinary income as soon as it vests, managing them is relatively straightforward.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Håkon puffed breath in and out, still managing to sound skeptical through his panting.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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