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Recent Examples of manipulation
Promising results Because the potassium atoms are fermions and can not share the same quantum state, the manipulation produced a geometric phase.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Hamilton said survivors often wait because of fear, shame, manipulation or because they were threatened, among other reasons.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The world of Gionfriddo’s play is built on transaction and manipulation.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Viva’s owner, Grupo IAMSA, also operates a giant bus network and was fined in an antitrust investigation for monopolistic practices related to price manipulation and route segmentation in 2022.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Be wary of using manipulation tactics to keep someone close as Venus clashes with Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
This activity looks a whole lot like traditional sportsbook betting and, as its critics point out, raises many of the same risks around addiction, manipulation, and insider advantage.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
Situations that once felt stable may suddenly reveal deeper layers of manipulation, obsession and emotional intensity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2022, The Prospect Promotion Incentive was established to discourage service time manipulation so teams would not hold top prospects in the minors.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Hamilton said survivors often wait because of fear, shame, manipulation or because they were threatened, among other reasons.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The world of Gionfriddo’s play is built on transaction and manipulation.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Viva’s owner, Grupo IAMSA, also operates a giant bus network and was fined in an antitrust investigation for monopolistic practices related to price manipulation and route segmentation in 2022.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Be wary of using manipulation tactics to keep someone close as Venus clashes with Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
This activity looks a whole lot like traditional sportsbook betting and, as its critics point out, raises many of the same risks around addiction, manipulation, and insider advantage.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
Situations that once felt stable may suddenly reveal deeper layers of manipulation, obsession and emotional intensity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2022, The Prospect Promotion Incentive was established to discourage service time manipulation so teams would not hold top prospects in the minors.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
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The vehicle highlights how hydrogen technology, when combined with innovative engineering like the flat tank system, could become an important part of the future mobility ecosystem.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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One tech company cut 70% of its engineering managers in 2024.—
Kristien Turner,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bondi had been expected to testify behind closed doors on April 14, pursuant to the committee's bipartisan subpoena -- following bipartisan consternation of her handling of the Epstein documents and the department's compliance with the Epstein Transparency Act.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Protective League — the union that represents the department’s rank-and-file officers — issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that criticized the city attorney’s office for its handling of the breach.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Akhbar Enfejari described themselves as Iranians producing and uploading from within Iran in an effort to disrupt decades-long dominance of Western control of the airwaves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Only one is needed for normal operations.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The administration approved a waiver covering Ford’s operations through November—roughly a month after the accident—rather than through May of this year, at which point Novelis expects New York production to be back online.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Eighteen of the ministers were cabinet members of the previous military government, while four others were military and government officials under the same administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In September, the administration launched Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area, a sweeping arrest campaign targeting immigrants without legal status.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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This was largely because the White House has yet to provide any of the government guarantees — including commitments on visas, tax exemptions, safety and security — that are deemed obligatory for a World Cup bid to progress.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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British authorities arrested Mandelson earlier this year for allegedly passing sensitive government information to Epstein while serving as business secretary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the kids are sensitive enough to their parents’ machinations to feel psychologically broken by them.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
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So far, Senate Republicans have shown less enthusiasm for condemning Daines’ machinations.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Manipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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