Synonyms

managing

British

/ ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

having administrative control or authority

a managing director

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Example Sentences

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The report found that "no agency or multi-agency structure accepted responsibility" for assessing and managing the "grave risk" the attacker posed.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

And it’s part self-help book offering a new mindset for success, one that encourages managing our emotions, clarifying what we want for ourselves and changing the way we think about what’s possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

And if you want to avoid the crowds, hold off until the star players are “out far away on the course,” said Golf.com managing editor Josh Berhow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

"Major musical events are a driver of travel," said Vanessa Heydorff, managing director for France at Booking.com.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“You must think I’m awfully foolish,” I said, though my throat had a hard time managing both breath and talk.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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