1
as in handling
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
maneuvered the conversation so as to avoid the touchy subject of her divorce
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as in negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
successfully maneuvered a way to get him to ask her to the dance
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Recent Examples of maneuvering
Alicent's father is the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), who spends years maneuvering to make sure his grandson inherits the Iron Throne.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Turf Damage Is More Likely Wet conditions make maneuvering a mower more difficult.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
The Wings have more to offer, with a prospect pool that colleague Scott Wheeler ranked fourth in the league, but the Larkin dilemma may prevent them from maneuvering more aggressively.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The complex probability models required for maneuvering cannot currently be implemented by onboard computers in conjunction with their navigation systems.
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IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2026
The event features various community floats maneuvering through the La Mesa Village from Memorial Drive to Acadia Avenue.
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Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
The missile features a streamlined, wingless design that relies on rear control fins for maneuvering.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE are all maneuvering for influence, with Abu Dhabi the latest entrant.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Turf Damage Is More Likely Wet conditions make maneuvering a mower more difficult.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
The Wings have more to offer, with a prospect pool that colleague Scott Wheeler ranked fourth in the league, but the Larkin dilemma may prevent them from maneuvering more aggressively.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The complex probability models required for maneuvering cannot currently be implemented by onboard computers in conjunction with their navigation systems.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2026
The event features various community floats maneuvering through the La Mesa Village from Memorial Drive to Acadia Avenue.
—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
The missile features a streamlined, wingless design that relies on rear control fins for maneuvering.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE are all maneuvering for influence, with Abu Dhabi the latest entrant.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuvering
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.
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Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.
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This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.
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After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
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Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.
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Lively accused Baldoni in December 2024 of harassing her on the set of It Ends With Us and subsequently plotting a smear campaign against her.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.
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Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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“Maneuvering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuvering. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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