maneuvers 1 of 2

verb

Definition of maneuversnext
present tense third-person singular of maneuver
1
as in manipulates
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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2
as in negotiates
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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maneuvers

2 of 2

noun

plural of maneuver
1
as in attacks

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2
as in subterfuges

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuvers
  1. addresses
  2. movements
  3. manages
  4. treats
  5. arranges
  6. devices
  7. campaigns
  8. contrivances
Verb
  • The administration will need to both formulate a comprehensive endgame for the war that addresses these core issues and craft a diplomatic strategy for getting there.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This approach addresses key issues, making all-solid-state LMBs more viable for high-performance applications.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of addresses
Noun
  • Here are three key reasons that motivate women to participate in such extreme movements.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From this height, Tokyo's famous density makes more sense — 37 million people somehow fitting together, their movements divided by slim green wedges of parkland.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of movements
Verb
  • The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of manages
Verb
  • Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum actively treats discoloration with 2% niacinamide and helps brighten the look of dark circles, thanks to caffeine.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That's the way society treats you.
    Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of treats
Verb
  • Tensions mount further as the second half begins, in 1953, and Harrison arranges for Erzsébet and Zsófia to be reunited with László, at last, in Doylestown.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Nomad Greenland also arranges village visits, archaeological sites, sampling local delicacies, sled dog encounters, and indigenous storytelling.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranges
Noun
  • Additionally, be mindful of light exposure in the evening, particularly from smartphones, laptops, and other devices.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of devices
Noun
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Through partner marketing involves using a partner’s assets or channels to run campaigns that generate shared opportunities.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of campaigns
Noun
  • Get past the contrivances, and the comedy has some perceptive observations about the way grief and secrets can color a relationship, plus some very trenchant commentary about the sorry state of the Los Angeles real estate market.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of contrivances
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