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
Attorney General Pam Bondi has led lawyers accusing Boasberg of micromanaging immigration enforcement and asking an appeals court to overturn him.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
In exchange for that commitment to basketball’s less glamorous side, Dutcher allows his players offensive freedom and doesn’t micromanage shot selection.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Let Managers Manage, But Let Creatives Create By resisting the urge to micromanage or add layers midstream, executives empower their agencies to work their magic without compromise.
—Adam Taylor, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Iran may not micromanage all aspects of governance in Iraq.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
In exchange for that commitment to basketball’s less glamorous side, Dutcher allows his players offensive freedom and doesn’t micromanage shot selection.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Let Managers Manage, But Let Creatives Create By resisting the urge to micromanage or add layers midstream, executives empower their agencies to work their magic without compromise.
—Adam Taylor, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Iran may not micromanage all aspects of governance in Iraq.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanage
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Tszyu looked poised and controlled in the early going of the contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the second half, with a solid lead, the Wolverines continued to control the tempo, and their defense held strong, shutting out the Mustangs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While Ticketmaster denies using surge pricing or dynamic algorithms to manipulate prices, fans like Jessica Chou question if their early participation in presales might be contributing to higher initial costs.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Decades earlier, Loftus had demonstrated that people’s memories of visual details could be manipulated by posing questions that contained misinformation.—
Bernice Andrews,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, critics argue that the policy prioritizes wealth over skills or merit and fails to address broader economic concerns—especially as the administration continues efforts to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Under the Biden administration, the BRIC program was a key part of the government’s efforts to address climate change and while grants were awarded to a wide range of communities across the country, there was a special emphasis on helping historically underserved communities.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The acquisition was negotiated by Miles Fineburg representing Samuel Goldwyn Films, with Studiocanal’s team including Chloe Marquet (head of international sales), Charlotte Lopez (senior VP of international sales) and Sophie Leuthreau (head of business and legal affairs international distribution).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Others are holding off or attempting to negotiate with the Trump administration to lower the rates.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bottles and cans generated from places that hold alcoholic beverage licenses through the ABC Commission (like bars and restaurants) are required to recycle those materials, Lucas said, though this isn’t regulated by NCDEQ and has its own compliance requirements.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some people with type 2 diabetes take oral medications to keep their blood sugar in control.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the win, Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the four-game series with Atlanta, which hosts the Magic in the regular-season finale on Sunday at State Farm Arena.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Micromanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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