ENGINEERING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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present participle of engineer

as in negotiating

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the mayor engineered an agreement to have a major league team play in our city

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Military applications introduce additional engineering challenges. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 Born in 1994, Pesenti holds a degree in mechanical engineering and business finance from University College London, and a master’s of science in materials engineering from Stanford University. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

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Was Holmes simply playing 3D chess—engineering a moment that would portray her partner as controlling? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 This game was decided quickly with Lopez engineering a five-play, 99-yard drive on Wake Forest's first possession with a 39-yard touchdown pass to Barry. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engineering

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Noun

These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

Verb

Of those who expressed an opinion, majorities of respondents under 40 and those born outside Cuba favor negotiating with Cuba’s leadership.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Different industries and different backgrounds provide a pool of varied perspectives for bouncing ideas around about anything from negotiating salaries to making difficult management decisions.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiating

Verb

But Jama and Acaster simply haven’t measured up to the entertainment factor of Carr, Ross and singer Cat Burns, who were tactical, lethal and, crucially, blatantly had the time of their lives plotting against fellow celebs.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Thus a group of angry Roman Catholics, led by Robert Catesby, began plotting a way to topple the Protestant government.

— Lucia Barnum, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of plotting

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Election experts say occasional problems with touch-screen machines don’t signify tampering or manipulation.

— Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
Opponents see something considerably more troubling, namely politicians asking voters to weaken constitutional protections against partisan manipulation for the express purpose of partisanship.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of manipulation

Verb

Apple says the feature can also be used for more advanced tasks, including manipulating 3D models and playing virtual musical instruments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Some see promise in manipulating the gut microbiome; others are exploring the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve, eliciting a psychedelic experience or repurposing drugs that might quiet inflammation in the brain.

— Lynne Peeples, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of manipulating

Noun

The agency has become controversial over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics that precipitated a government shutdown earlier this year.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Lockheed Martin has committed $67 million to the facility expansion and associated equipment before receiving government funding for the project.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of government

Verb

One of our all-time favorite experiences was arranging a private, behind-the-scenes tour of Blenheim Palace, led by none other than the Duke of Marlborough himself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Miranda Orozco, 50, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to arranging travel and accommodations for two people who died and another who was seriously injured.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

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