orchestrate
verb
or·ches·trate
ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt 
orchestrated; orchestrating
1
a
: to compose or arrange (music) for an orchestra
The composer orchestrated the music for the symphony orchestra.
b
: to provide with orchestration
orchestrate a ballet
2
: to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect
orchestrated preparations for the banquet
a carefully orchestrated stunt
Examples of orchestrate in a Sentence
He recently orchestrated a musical.
She orchestrated the entire event.
It's still unclear who was responsible for orchestrating the attack.
A strike was orchestrated by union members.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Virgin’s version of a cruise director, the Happenings Cast – the charismatic troupe that orchestrates most activities on the ship – move with an air of mystery and invitation.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
One of the most prominent theories about Biggie's murder involves an allegation that Knight orchestrated the killing with the assistance of the LAPD.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The history between the two dates back to Big Brother Reindeer Games, when Britney orchestrated Danielle's Reindeer Games elimination on a hamster wheel maze, even though another player (Taylor Hale) volunteered to do the challenge instead of Danielle.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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orchestrate
verb
or·ches·trate
ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt
orchestrated; orchestrating
1
: to write or arrange music for an orchestra
2
: to arrange or combine so as to get the best effect
orchestration
noun
ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən
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