Synonyms

managing

British

/ ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

having administrative control or authority

a managing director

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Example Sentences

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I have to take that same advice for myself when it comes to managing my savings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Before the war, Abhishek Yadav, a 25-year-old worker on a shoe factory assembly line who also protested this month, felt he was managing and hoped studying on the side would land him a government job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Buffett, however, took a more hands-off approach to Berkshire’s operations, while Abel is keenly involved in managing the businesses and is trying to boost returns at lagging subsidiaries.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Brady's arrival at West Ham followed more than 16 years at Birmingham City, where she was appointed managing director aged 23 in 1993.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He’d get me to walk back there, and then he’d say something stupid, and I’d lose whatever cool I was managing to maintain.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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