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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Thompson didn’t just orchestrate some of the best moments in franchise history, but in league history.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
The Democratic president used the debate stage to put them back in the spotlight, with Trump repeating his unfounded claims that his charges are political persecution orchestrated by his rival.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Police orchestrated a three-way phone call between Shires and the mother, and the social worker acknowledged the illicit relationship.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 28 June 2024
In rallies and on social media, Trump has made unfounded claims that the president acted in banana republic-style fashion to orchestrate Trump’s New York conviction.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
The Democratic president used the debate stage to put them back in the spotlight, with Trump repeating his unfounded claims that his charges are political persecution orchestrated by his rival.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Police orchestrated a three-way phone call between Shires and the mother, and the social worker acknowledged the illicit relationship.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 28 June 2024
In rallies and on social media, Trump has made unfounded claims that the president acted in banana republic-style fashion to orchestrate Trump’s New York conviction.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for orchestrate
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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