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Recent Examples of manipulation
Those lies and manipulation tactics need to be over.
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Swift’s version adopts a more menacing tone, amplifying themes of manipulation, profit and loyalty in the context of the music industry.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Previously, a bailiff report commissioned by France Télévisions, looking at all the footage from which the clip was cut, came out in favor of the broadcaster in its findings, released in October 2024, saying there was no evidence of manipulation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Robinhood chooses which markets to list from those providers, Mackenzie said, enabling it to avoid those that could be controversial or prone to manipulation.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
But with this intensity also comes the potential for shadow behavior — obsession, control, envy, and manipulation may surface both personally and collectively.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
There would be accusations of race manipulation, an online mob discrediting Wallace’s win as undeserved, and an angry Joe Gibbs Racing organization, which would now realize Hamlin puts another team’s interests ahead of their own.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
And with that comes deceit and manipulation.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
There, Evelyn uses psychedelic drugs and psychological manipulation to brainwash them into joining the local community, which is, in fact, just a commune of Evelyn’s cultists.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Swift’s version adopts a more menacing tone, amplifying themes of manipulation, profit and loyalty in the context of the music industry.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Previously, a bailiff report commissioned by France Télévisions, looking at all the footage from which the clip was cut, came out in favor of the broadcaster in its findings, released in October 2024, saying there was no evidence of manipulation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Robinhood chooses which markets to list from those providers, Mackenzie said, enabling it to avoid those that could be controversial or prone to manipulation.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
But with this intensity also comes the potential for shadow behavior — obsession, control, envy, and manipulation may surface both personally and collectively.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
There would be accusations of race manipulation, an online mob discrediting Wallace’s win as undeserved, and an angry Joe Gibbs Racing organization, which would now realize Hamlin puts another team’s interests ahead of their own.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
And with that comes deceit and manipulation.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
There, Evelyn uses psychedelic drugs and psychological manipulation to brainwash them into joining the local community, which is, in fact, just a commune of Evelyn’s cultists.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
Noun
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By simultaneously handling the design and engineering, Pininfarina was able to accelerate the entire process.—
Stephen Treffinger,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The ride system manufacturer and an independent, third-party roller coaster engineering expert conducted their own on-site testing of the vehicle.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Still, flare-up prevention and daily management can make a world of difference in preventing flare-ups.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The post-graduate educational initiative kicks off in January with yearlong academic courses across management, innovation, sustainability, production, finance, e-commerce, communication and marketing held at Accademia Costume & Moda’s Milan campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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America’s busiest cargo handling port is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of a new marine terminal, Pier 500.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the lengthy post, there’s insight into the bakery and cafe and its operations.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the Indiana Dunes has both a national and state park, mainly the national park will be impacted by the government shutdown.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Through Jesan’s machinations, it is finally revealed that the Queen Dowager and many court officials campaigned for the execution.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The industry functions on a delicate infrastructure of intimidation, backbiting, and the occasional contract amid endless favors, yanking Aasmaan through its machinations like a rag doll in the wind.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Manipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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