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as in to exploit
to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means
the con man would slyly manipulate the emotions of his marks in order to win their sympathy and trust
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
spin doctors manipulating the data to make it seem more favorable to their preferred candidates
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as in to negotiate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
manipulated the schedule of presidential primaries so that the choice of the party elders would win the nomination
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Recent Examples of manipulate
Writers manipulate language to perfect timing and cadence, to create a kaleidoscope of ideas and images.
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Its methods raise disturbing questions about how our personal data can be used to manipulate us.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Asensio maintained his position because the purpose of the routine was to create space for the forward by manipulating Chelsea’s defensive setup.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Its methods raise disturbing questions about how our personal data can be used to manipulate us.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Asensio maintained his position because the purpose of the routine was to create space for the forward by manipulating Chelsea’s defensive setup.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulate
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No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required.—
Alan Levinovitz,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Much of what does exist will be difficult to exploit, particularly at a time of war.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Readers create characters that have specific abilities and have to manage inventory during the story.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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What's most impressive about this feat is that Tecno still managed to put a 5,200mAh battery inside the phone.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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During the meeting, Trump berated Zelensky, accusing him of insufficient gratitude for U.S. military support and pressuring him to negotiate a peace deal with Russia under terms dictated by the Trump administration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Trump, who has been negotiating with Russian President Valdimir Putin to end his three-year Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine − without participation from Ukraine or its European allies, much to their chagrin.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Volkswagen No, your eyes do not deceive you, a Volkswagen did earn itself a spot on the list of the greatest luxury vehicles of all time.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite providing historical records and even materials for a documentary on Bad Boy Entertainment in 2021, Burrowes says he was once again deceived and left unpaid for his contributions.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead, smaller, specialized models are derived from these larger models to handle specific tasks efficiently.—
Amit Verma,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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New York’s power grid was not designed to handle an all-electric city, and such a massive conversion would require years of careful design, planning and collaboration among industry stakeholders.—
Kris DeLair,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Three years later, Ade arranged a romantic trip to Italy for the couple with the intention of asking Houston to be his wife.—
Megan Pinckney Rutherford,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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And with its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, arranging, connecting and customizing elements has never been easier.—
Carly Schnurr,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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This event is set to bring together Black myeloma specialists, doctors, and patients to discuss the latest advancements in care, including CAR-T and bispecific therapies, while addressing disparities in access.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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The hope is that such tools will help address the ongoing mental health crisis among today’s young people.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Ethical and Business Risk of Algorithmic Appetite Control The question isn’t whether AI can engineer stronger cravings.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The prior administration's policy of trying to engineer gender ideology into every aspect of public life is over.—
Dr. Allia Vaez,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Manipulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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