manipulation

noun

as in engineering

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Recent Examples of manipulation The pushing and lifting capabilities represent two distinct aspects of its manipulation performance. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 And it’s led to all kinds of manipulation with stock buybacks and other kinds of things. — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 Anthropic’s work even shows that internal signals can reveal when a model suspects it’s being tested, detects manipulation or is pursuing a hidden objective. — Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Safety by default standards also place limits on the manipulation, algorithmic restraint and other addictive mechanisms that may lead to psychological harm in vulnerable populations such as young people. — Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Before 1982, this practice was viewed as market manipulation. — Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Countless poets have wrestled with this question, either writing about dreams directly or invoking them through the dreamlike manipulation of words and ideas. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2026 What Apple says about suspicious iMessages Apple says this type of deceptive messaging uses social engineering, a tactic in which scammers rely on impersonation and manipulation to persuade people to share personal information. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission deny allegations of manipulation, saying the move is needed to remove duplicate and ineligible names. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. control
  5. operation
  6. administration
  7. government
  8. machination
Noun
  • These efforts could expose students to practical engineering problems involving electric flight and aviation safety.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Damian Herring.
    — October 20, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of engineering
Noun
  • In doing so, the emirate has built resilience through diversified desalination, energy demand management, and long-term infrastructure planning.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That sentiment is even stronger now than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro after a presidency marked by controversy over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of handling
Noun
  • On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the mood is considerably more restrained, prioritizing comfort, generous proportions, and an operation that has had more than a decade to perfect its service for business travelers, families, and Vietnamese staycationers alike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Last week, a federal judge granted the news outlets their request for a preliminary injunction against the government ban as the case moves through the legal system.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Filling a government gap The new pledge comes as governments fall far behind their own nature-funding targets.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of government
Noun
  • Through Toinette’s machinations and Beralde’s subtle plans, show business itself becomes the day-saving tool in The Imaginary Invalid.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This case smacks of the political machinations so typical of Tamarac.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of machination

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