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as in exploited
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 managed
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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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 manipulated
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
The actor who plays Sofia Falcone in the HBO series never went method (unlike some Batman villains), but the part required tapping into a character who has been gaslit, manipulated, and isolated from society in every way.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
The book, which was written in 1948, focuses on the consequences of totalitarianism, the government’s mass surveillance of the public and how truth and fact can be manipulated.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
View 1 Images A stage of sleep – reflected in the size of our pupils – is important to committing recent memories to the brain, which could be manipulated to improve cognitive function and even identify issues with being able to recall newer experiences when awake.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
The Treasury Department said Russia also manipulated videos to its benefit.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
The bill requires modeling agencies to act in their clients’ best interest, creates methods to report harassment and also regulates how images of people can be manipulated with artificial intelligence software.
—Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Bank data is critical because it cannot be altered or manipulated, so lenders can accurately assess the SMB’s cash flow and financial health.
—Brock Blake, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The suit was dismissed, and a second lawsuit filed by the stars claiming a 2023 Blu-Ray release manipulated a nude scene, was also dismissed by a judge.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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The companies claimed the process was manipulated and the future of steelworkers was sacrificed to advance the president’s political agenda.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
The actor who plays Sofia Falcone in the HBO series never went method (unlike some Batman villains), but the part required tapping into a character who has been gaslit, manipulated, and isolated from society in every way.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
The book, which was written in 1948, focuses on the consequences of totalitarianism, the government’s mass surveillance of the public and how truth and fact can be manipulated.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
View 1 Images A stage of sleep – reflected in the size of our pupils – is important to committing recent memories to the brain, which could be manipulated to improve cognitive function and even identify issues with being able to recall newer experiences when awake.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
The Treasury Department said Russia also manipulated videos to its benefit.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
The bill requires modeling agencies to act in their clients’ best interest, creates methods to report harassment and also regulates how images of people can be manipulated with artificial intelligence software.
—Benjamin Oreskes, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Bank data is critical because it cannot be altered or manipulated, so lenders can accurately assess the SMB’s cash flow and financial health.
—Brock Blake, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The suit was dismissed, and a second lawsuit filed by the stars claiming a 2023 Blu-Ray release manipulated a nude scene, was also dismissed by a judge.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulated
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Default passwords are often easily accessible and can be exploited in seconds by knowledgeable attackers.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Staying ahead of sophisticated and financially motivated hackers requires manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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His 2002 album The Eminem Show managed 159 frames, while Curtain Call 2, the sequel to the original, which includes more recent additions to his canon, is not far behind.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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However, as lawmakers negotiated that year’s finance legislation, some believed the government needed stronger transparency legislation.Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Desperate for more space, the city negotiated an initial $40 million deal with the Row, still in financial straits from the pandemic.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company in 2020 pleaded guilty to distributing adulterated ice-cream products and agreed to pay a fine over the outbreak.Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
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And while most of those overdoses involved the illicit synthetic opioid fentanyl, experts say that an adulterated and contaminated drug supply is also leading to deaths.Nadia Kounang, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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The federal agency claims drivers were forced to use the accounts to get paid and were deceived about how to access their earnings, with Walmart threatening to fire workers who did not comply.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The dogs and the customs agents at Dulles Airport were not deceived.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even the bed—a plush, temperature-regulating masterpiece—felt like it had been engineered specifically to cradle you into the best rest of your life.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
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While there is entertainment from a live DJ, the Guest House is acoustically engineered for conversation, with music layered into the ambiance.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adams never addressed the team’s scoring drop-off from last season.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your medical provider may uncover other diagnoses that need to be addressed as part of the workup for your sleep problem.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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The fresh flowers which come by road from Amsterdam are arranged in the hotel’s own floristry on the top floor, with staff taking them home when guests leave.Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Manipulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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