Synonyms of jockey

jockey

verb

as in to engineer

Related Words

• engineer
• field
• play
• treat
• cope (with)
• manipulate
• manage
• maneuver
• swing
• handle
• contend (with)
• pull
• carry out
• address
• negotiate
• finesse
• hack
• get off
• steer
• grapple (with)
• take
• carry off
• guide
• control
• direct
• command
• regulate
• respond (to)
• bring off
• react (to)
• run
• micromanage

Dissimilar Words

• bungle
• fumble
• botch
• goof (up)
• scamp
• mishandle
• mess (up)
• muff
• louse up
• foozle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jockey

While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The deal adds to growing Gulf spending in Syria, as governments and companies jockey for a role in the country’s reconstruction. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

The 6-foot-7 forward got caught up in a roster crunch in terms of meaningful minutes, and saw action in only 31 games, leading to him spending time jockeying between Charlotte and Greensboro suiting up for the Swarm in the G League. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Becerra, Hilton and Steyer are jockeying for the top two spots. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026