manipulation

noun

as in engineering

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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
  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. control
  5. operation
  6. administration
  7. government
  8. machination
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
Definition of engineering
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
Definition of management
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
Definition of handling
Noun
  • His ability to implement policies aimed at boosting economic growth — such as reindustrialization, building more social housing and taking greater public control of utilities — will also be severely constrained by weak government finances.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, executives seek control over their biology through peptides, promising faster recovery and improved performance.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • These functions can be critical in various applications and scenarios, such as inspections, covert surveillance, search-and-rescue operations, disaster monitoring, and agricultural pest tracking.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Since the brand expanded and opened operations in the city this year, autonomous all-electric Waymos have taken over Miami’s streets.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • According to Linda Debassige, Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation in Ontario, more than 30 homes were lost, along with the administration office, school, community center, storage buildings, vehicles and essential community equipment.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of administration
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
Definition of government
Noun
  • 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
  • When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of machination

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