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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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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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Mazzola, 43, also allegedly participated in an armed robbery to steal a manipulated shuffling machine.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Figures show crime was already on the decline before, although those figures are being investigated after claims arose against local police that they may have been manipulated.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
After cooling atomic clocks that trap single ions such as aluminum and ytterbium to absolute zero, the researchers manipulated their quantum states with laser pulses.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Prices have gone up, and consumers are being manipulated and taken advantage of in the commercial sector.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
These are the ones that were manipulated.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
The case would also require testimony, which meant that at least one of Bateman’s wives needed to realize she was being manipulated and abused.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and grazed her genitals.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Sonko accused the previous administration, led by Sall, of having manipulated the economic data.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
What emerged was a startling portrait of manipulated devotion that culminated in Jeffs' 2006 arrest by the FBI.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Mazzola, 43, also allegedly participated in an armed robbery to steal a manipulated shuffling machine.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The price of Celsius crypto would go up, but it was being manipulated by those in charge, all as a way to get ordinary citizens to invest.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Figures show crime was already on the decline before, although those figures are being investigated after claims arose against local police that they may have been manipulated.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
After cooling atomic clocks that trap single ions such as aluminum and ytterbium to absolute zero, the researchers manipulated their quantum states with laser pulses.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Prices have gone up, and consumers are being manipulated and taken advantage of in the commercial sector.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
These are the ones that were manipulated.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
The case would also require testimony, which meant that at least one of Bateman’s wives needed to realize she was being manipulated and abused.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and grazed her genitals.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Sonko accused the previous administration, led by Sall, of having manipulated the economic data.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulated
Adjective
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Without much public debate or planning, these semi-engineered levees took on a critical and unintended role.—
Farshid Vahedifard,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
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He’s beaten by thugs with a crowbar for an unfortunate outburst, exploited by neighbors in the council estate and arrested, all because people don’t understand Tourette syndrome.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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With that growth, gaps in oversight have been exploited by a small number of bad actors delivering substandard, and in many cases no, care.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The one modern exception came during the 50-50 Senate of 2021-2022, and only because both parties had negotiated a power-sharing agreement that altered the rules by mutual consent.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Foster negotiated a new three-year, $33 million extension for the Green Bay Packers’ Sean Rhyan, a Southern California native and UCLA product.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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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But don't be deceived by the small-town charm—there's plenty to do here, with historic downtowns full of unique shops, heaps of Southern comfort food, and 80,000 acres of wildlife areas to explore by kayak, bike, and boat.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Marie then opened up to Julia about her own experience being deceived by a man who used religion to abuse his power.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In this material, those moments are arranged in opposing directions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the example model shown, this is arranged as a multifunctional room that includes a small desk/dining table and some seating.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Manipulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulated. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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