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manipulation

noun

as in engineering

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Recent Examples of manipulation But the seemingly harmless weekend turns into a game of manipulation, and power games. — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Audit Models Regularly Regularly check how models work, their resilience to data manipulation and information leaks. — Eleonora Liapina, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The comic tension embodies Cassavetes’ approach to the entire film, which involved some not-so-subtle manipulation of his actors behind the scenes. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 Yet the cast elevates the film, especially Wever, whose producer is so casually good at the kind of manipulation her job requires. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The affable Belgian designer applied twisting, wrapping and textile manipulation with gusto to Diesel as well, in addition to plenty of fabric experimentation and trompe-l’oeil effects. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Critics also questioned whether the bill provided sufficient safeguards against fraud, money laundering and market manipulation. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 The upcoming elections, like most elections in Russia, will take place under a climate of pervasive fear and manipulation, not the freedom to exercise a democratic right, according to critics. — Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The fact that many voters will vote online will also help hide any manipulation from public view. — Regina Smyth, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. control
  5. operation
  6. administration
  7. government
  8. machination
Noun
  • Significantly more advanced than the Lego Apollo Lunar Rover, this set envisages the engineering that could support future moon exploration.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The data will also feed into feasibility engineering, operating and capital cost modeling, and the design of future demonstration-scale systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of engineering
Noun
  • According to the company, its report contract draws on data from Kalshi’s API, PitchBook’s internal data, Dune databases, government filings, management commentary, and public peers’ disclosures.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • At the heart of the GOP frustration with Hegseth is his handling of military firings and promotions.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of handling
Noun
  • In fact, a 2025 study found that 28 percent of people with telogen effluvium had reduced ferritin levels, while no one in the control group had a deficiency.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • First cell lines enter trial operations Trial production will allow CATL to set up, optimize, and validate the equipment and manufacturing processes before series production begins.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The couple brought Apex home and were billed $5,198 for the operation, Shin said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • Days passed without the administration providing Impacted Party 1 any traditional support services, that would have included time off.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The county urged the Supreme Court to reject the administration's appeal, while the state of Texas submitted its own brief defending the database.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Twenty whales -- 19 belugas and one killer whale -- had died at Marineland since 2019, according to provincial government data obtained through freedom of information laws and official statements.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Plenty of junior aides know things, and plenty of people who talk to people who work in the White House or work in a government agency know things.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of government
Noun
  • Across two seasons packed with twisty machinations, Jung’s virtuous prosecutor Jang Geon-young attempted to pin down Hyun’s shamelessly corrupt — but effortlessly cool — intelligence officer Baek Ki-tae, only to be outfoxed at every turn.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That merger reduced the club’s holding in Barca Produccions and turned it into a subsidiary, though the year just past saw more share machinations.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of machination

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“Manipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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