1
as in manipulates
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in supervises
to look after and make decisions about
managed a household and a business simultaneously
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in copes
to meet one's day-to-day needs
it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of manages
Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.
—
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
The pension fund manages more than $300 million in assets for current and retired firefighters in the Florida city of Hollywood.
—NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
This agency is also the one that manages detention facilities and establishes collaborations with local governments.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
As much as 80% of the world’s maple syrup comes from the region, according to the Federation, which manages the world’s only strategic maple syrup reserve.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Along with David Delbos, Garfin manages the $26 billion BlackRock High Yield Fund (BHYIX) , which has earned four stars and a gold rating from Morningstar.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The company buys and manages precious metal stream and royalty interests.
—John Navin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The trustee manages the assets and usually doesn’t make distributions to the beneficiary.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
The pension fund manages more than $300 million in assets for current and retired firefighters in the Florida city of Hollywood.
—NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
This agency is also the one that manages detention facilities and establishes collaborations with local governments.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
As much as 80% of the world’s maple syrup comes from the region, according to the Federation, which manages the world’s only strategic maple syrup reserve.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Along with David Delbos, Garfin manages the $26 billion BlackRock High Yield Fund (BHYIX) , which has earned four stars and a gold rating from Morningstar.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The company buys and manages precious metal stream and royalty interests.
—John Navin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The trustee manages the assets and usually doesn’t make distributions to the beneficiary.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manages
Verb
-
Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates roughly 2,300 stores in 34 states, including brands like Jewel Osco, Safeway and Shaw's.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Event Cinemas currently operates two ScreenX theaters in Australia alongside its 4DX locations, while Showtime Cinemas will host nine ScreenX, four Ultra 4DX, and one 4DX theater by the end of 2025.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
But the manifesto does rail against health care insurance companies that put profits ahead of people, with United mentioned specifically.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Start with audience research, identify value intersections and ensure your campaign addresses their needs.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Here is a book that truly does not resemble anything else on the shelves today; that addresses the fascinating culinary history of candying with warmth and inclusivity and wit; that contains photo after photo of show-stopping invention and glamor.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The amendment would also significantly affect the institution of the chief justice, who oversees the federal court system and acts as the most senior justice.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Lawler sits on the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
After embarking into a pursuit, the crew and Brian manage to flip the prison bus multiple times after stopping short in front of it, seemingly putting everyone in danger — except for Dom, who miraculously survives the crash.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
-
Such manual effort amongst the vines breeds the kind of intimate knowledge that traverses the generations and survives as old teaches young.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
-
Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Years later, in 2016, Viren sets out to write a book that treats that period in her life as an allegory for the rise of fascism in the United States.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
-
This spot corrector treats stubborn post-acne marks thanks to its potent elixir of kojic acid, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Findings included that the MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops, searches, and arrests, and unlawfully discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near manages
Cite this Entry
“Manages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manages. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share