manipulation

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Recent Examples of manipulation The combination of low-friction actuation, dual joint encoders and minimal backlash enables highly accurate motion control while providing continuous force feedback during manipulation. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 Polymarket and Kalshi both prohibit any type of market manipulation. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 There has been stem-cell and direct genetic-manipulation therapy shown to successfully change the color from gray back to pigmented. The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 That then tied into the idea of the betrayal and manipulation of xenia and how that fed into the collapse of this civilization. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Jason bragged about using emotional manipulation over his dead mother to trick Angela. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 So is this manipulation of the clocks actually good for human health? Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 17 July 2026 But all that manipulation and maneuvering has, at least, made voters much more aware of the once-obscure practice of congressional line drawing. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 The deli was run by Patten's friend and teammate, Paul Morina, a high school principal and renowned wrestling coach, who was unaware of the stock manipulation scheme. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
Noun
  • Monos is among our editors' all-time favorite luggage brands, thanks to its clean, minimalist aesthetic and clever engineering.
    Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • The company is expanding its engineering workforce in Andover, Massachusetts, to support the SPY-6 program, with positions available for new graduates, experienced engineers and veterans.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The property is now run by Uncommon Hospitality, the management company owned by Tony and Nate.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
  • Benjamin Greger, the former finance director for Mogul Vision, Burke’s management company, estimated that Burke generated more than $10 million in gross income between 2023 and 2025.
    Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Floris had previously drawn scrutiny from congressional Republicans over the FBI’s handling of their Hunter Biden investigation.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
  • Any attempt at driving normally is an exercise in futility with the rear-wheel-drive RV handling like a shopping cart full of bricks.
    Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux on Friday as flames raged out of control.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The Wildcats managed just two free throw makes in the entire Elam segment while KU took control of the contest.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Thanks to aggressive American anti-drug operations and cooperation from Mexico, scores of top-level cartel figures have been sent to US custody in the past two years.
    Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The suit alleges those employees knew the warehouse constructed on the property in 2022 would be used for fireworks storage and operations but did not enforce applicable safety and environmental requirements.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The administration turned to a temporary 10% across-the-board tariff on most trading partners, but on Friday those expired.
    Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • Now protesters are using that same platform to mock his administration, ridicule pro-government television news coverage, transform confrontation with police into viral content and seize control of the online narrative.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The Obama administration designated Haiti for TPS in January 2010 after an earthquake killed 316,000 people, as reported by the Haitian government.
    Jay Weaver July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The federal government is giving $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028.
    Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • But Margaret and Alice’s quick-witted machinations provide the basis for a merry outing at the theater.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • As much as the hero of Homer’s tale could blame Poseidon’s and Zeus’ machinations for delaying his journey, the movie Odysseus can only look inward.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026

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“Manipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulation. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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