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
The glasses may not actually help drivers, either, if the directions micromanage to the point of being distracting or if drivers are already working as fast as reasonably possible.
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Instead of micromanaging the number on the scale, focus on goals like including more foods that directly promote well-being.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Workers who have a say in how often they are evaluated are more likely to use the process productively and feel less micromanaged, our research has found.
—Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Instead of micromanaging the number on the scale, focus on goals like including more foods that directly promote well-being.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Workers who have a say in how often they are evaluated are more likely to use the process productively and feel less micromanaged, our research has found.
—Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for micromanage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanage
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That means that 2025 could present opportunities for taxpayers who can control the timing of ordinary income (such as exercising incentive stock options) or certain deductions.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to control light polarization with such precision could lead to more channels on existing infrastructure, making data rates faster and more secure.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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The system that flawlessly handled 1,000 daily requests crashed when usage jumped to 100,000 requests after a successful product launch.Sai Arava, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Therefore the decision to designate Christmas Eve as a holiday rests solely on the president, with each handling it differently.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Deep dive:Blake Lively's claims, 'astroturfing' and when fans feel manipulated What are Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni?KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Day in Great Britain, after the presents have been unwrapped, the crackers cracked and the figgy pudding done away with, the people have traditionally turned to television, where major series air special episodes and the monarch addresses the nation (and commonwealth).Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sessions can include interactive exercises and Q&A opportunities to address specific concerns.Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The full-back will be allowed to negotiate with foreign clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement with a view to leaving for nothing in the summer.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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By the 1970s, with its administrative costs sharply increasing, Washington spent years negotiating with Panama to cede control of the waterway.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River mayor and chief meddler Hope McRae (Annette O'Toole) is supervising the wedding organization, the town's equivalent of a royal wedding.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The kids can run around (supervised) with their peers for water sports, hiking, pizza parties, games, and more while parents enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, or just take in the scenic views.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unlike medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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The findings of the latest study lend support to the argument that the therapeutic properties of LE may have been based on the potential for regulating the gut microbiome.Newsweek, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The reception of these films doesn’t make studios eager to take risks on properties that are untested.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hilcorp promised to cut 113,000 tons of emissions there over 3 years – like taking 24,000 cars off the road.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Micromanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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