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as in exploiting
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 managing
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 negotiating
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 manipulating
Just as manipulating actuality is the soul of cinema, playing with subjectivity is the soul of AI as an artistic medium.
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Big Think, 8 Apr. 2025
Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
So, recommendation systems is this attempt of trying to break into like a larger sphere of different kinds of algorithms, things related to manipulating data and things which are present everywhere in tech and in industry, not just a maybe more niche domain.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Zhu demonstrated mastery in her nuanced pedaling techniques, skillfully manipulating the piano’s resonance to create a rich tapestry.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Rather than letting the moment pass, Ye seized it as an opportunity to launch another fiery critique against the Kardashian-Jenner clan, accusing them of manipulating and exploiting his children.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Through their minions in the media, in Big Pharma, and woke teachers manipulating their children's minds, these elites hold an iron grip on society.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Players changed over the years, but Weaver was the constant, manipulating the nuanced edges of the game and ever working to obtain some slender advantage over the opposition.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
In the past, Musk has also been accused of manipulating the platform’s algorithm to prioritize his own tweets on people's timelines.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Big Think, 8 Apr. 2025
Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
So, recommendation systems is this attempt of trying to break into like a larger sphere of different kinds of algorithms, things related to manipulating data and things which are present everywhere in tech and in industry, not just a maybe more niche domain.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Zhu demonstrated mastery in her nuanced pedaling techniques, skillfully manipulating the piano’s resonance to create a rich tapestry.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Rather than letting the moment pass, Ye seized it as an opportunity to launch another fiery critique against the Kardashian-Jenner clan, accusing them of manipulating and exploiting his children.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Through their minions in the media, in Big Pharma, and woke teachers manipulating their children's minds, these elites hold an iron grip on society.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Players changed over the years, but Weaver was the constant, manipulating the nuanced edges of the game and ever working to obtain some slender advantage over the opposition.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
In the past, Musk has also been accused of manipulating the platform’s algorithm to prioritize his own tweets on people's timelines.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulating
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The New York Times Magazine published a critique yesterday of two documentaries that have recently been released about the use of child influencers, raising the potential that the projects may potentially be re-exploiting them.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Where United can hurt Lyon is by exploiting their defensive instability.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The two players have been negotiating deals with Cincinnati to keep them with the organization for years to come.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company is negotiating with strategic investors and commercial lenders to provide additional capital for the expansion of HOPE clinics.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National will quickly expose even the most microscopic weakness in one’s game with its winding fairways and deceiving putting surfaces.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before the repeal, Soto was arranging for free Spanish-language weddings in Little Havana and building up support for Dade County to retire its English-only policy.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the book, Stewart shares advice on topics such as growing produce and arranging flowers.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Toxic positivity often prevents teams from fully addressing difficult problems.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Its treating its legends better than ever.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The purpose of treating the disease of obesity is not weight loss but health gain.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Manipulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulating. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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