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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
Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Illegal casinos are accused of manipulating slot machines and stiffing winners, a Sun Sentinel investigation found.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Iran's shadow fleet is a network of tankers and ship management firms that transport petroleum to its overseas customers using false documentation, manipulating vessel tracking systems, and changing the names and flags of vessels.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Known for his slow, methodical in-ring style and chilling promos, Roberts played a brilliant heel, often manipulating opponents with his cunning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Earlier this week, Diddy’s reps also accused the prosecution of manipulating the now infamous 2016 hotel footage of the Bad Boy founder assaulting ex-girlfriend, Cassie.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Some of that stuff is just networks manipulating awards show seasons and stuff like that, and sometimes there are shows that are genuinely genre-less.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
The story follows a cutting-edge tech company whose latest AI model begins manipulating global markets and stoking international conflict.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Illegal casinos are accused of manipulating slot machines and stiffing winners, a Sun Sentinel investigation found.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Iran's shadow fleet is a network of tankers and ship management firms that transport petroleum to its overseas customers using false documentation, manipulating vessel tracking systems, and changing the names and flags of vessels.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Known for his slow, methodical in-ring style and chilling promos, Roberts played a brilliant heel, often manipulating opponents with his cunning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Earlier this week, Diddy’s reps also accused the prosecution of manipulating the now infamous 2016 hotel footage of the Bad Boy founder assaulting ex-girlfriend, Cassie.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Some of that stuff is just networks manipulating awards show seasons and stuff like that, and sometimes there are shows that are genuinely genre-less.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
The story follows a cutting-edge tech company whose latest AI model begins manipulating global markets and stoking international conflict.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulating
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Kissing the ring might just signal weakness to a man skilled at exploiting it.William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione accuses these companies of exploiting the country for profit and blames the public for enabling such behavior.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline As Deadline reported in August, Yellowstone producers MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios had been negotiating with Reilly and Hauser for months.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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What were once simple schemes have now turned into complex operations capable of deceiving even the most tech-savvy individuals.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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And what happens next is so deceiving.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Critics of American health care companies counter that UnitedHealthcare is one of the 10 largest companies in the world, treating 50 million people and with a revenue of $281 billion last year and a market capitalization of around $520 billion.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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