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Recent Examples of manipulative
Attackers can intentionally inject misleading or manipulative prompts to bypass security protocols or generate incorrect responses.
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Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
A’zion, as the protagonist’s married lover, who can match his manipulative wiles beat for beat, conveys an exciting, bittersweet sense of the wheels turning beneath deceptive surfaces.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
High-quality content, on the other hand, can enrich a developing mind, the report said, pointing out that some educational, creative, and social platforms avoid manipulative design features and prioritize privacy.
—Dr. Tyler Beauchamp, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
His most recent film role was as a manipulative investor in Brad Pitt’s Grand Prix extravaganza, F1.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
A’zion, as the protagonist’s married lover, who can match his manipulative wiles beat for beat, conveys an exciting, bittersweet sense of the wheels turning beneath deceptive surfaces.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
High-quality content, on the other hand, can enrich a developing mind, the report said, pointing out that some educational, creative, and social platforms avoid manipulative design features and prioritize privacy.
—Dr. Tyler Beauchamp, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
His most recent film role was as a manipulative investor in Brad Pitt’s Grand Prix extravaganza, F1.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulative
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This type of malware is often spread through fake software updates, malicious email attachments, compromised browser extensions or deceptive ads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bright sunshine on Sunday will be deceptive as highs will only reach the low to mid-20s.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful lobbying campaign, sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck.—
Tom Margenau,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The book goes into the deceitful methods used to secure the interview, which was broadcast on 20 November 1995, and the interest in figuring out what happened that exists to this day.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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An about-face a few years down the line might look hypocritical in light of the new Super Bowl ad the company is releasing to highlight its announcement.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fellow Democrats Tony Thurmond and Antonio Villaraigosa attack Swalwell and Porter as hypocritical, pointing to their own stricter stances on federal immigration enforcement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That’s when my twelve-year-old brain experienced its first devious epiphany.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The ensemble includes Callum Turner, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Riley Keough, Lukas Gage, Tracy Letts, Pamela Anderson, and Elena Anaya — and a new clip shared by Mubi, which is repping sales on the film at the festival, offers a devious taste of the drama.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His initial rise to fame came from playing cunning and ruthless centuries-old vampire Eric Northman on True Blood.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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They’re built up to be these impossibly deadly and evil and cunning foes, and then our much less impressive heroes manage to take them down through grit and determination or just dumb luck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ron Leibman and Paul Sand round out their gang, with Zero Mostel as the crooked attorney who serves as a go-between.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Descend its famously crooked path, flanked by cascading hydrangeas and storybook Edwardian homes—then watch cars zigzag through eight tight switchbacks while tourists crowd the sidewalks, snapping photos of its surreal descent.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What your boyfriend did was inconsiderate and underhanded and showed disregard for your feelings.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bad decisions and underhanded betrayals ensue.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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After taking scheming actions, the model sometimes doubles down on its deception when asked follow-up questions.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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What initially seems to be a satire about corporate downsizing evolves into a kind of scheming caper romp, before downshifting into something that feels more horror-comedy structured.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Manipulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulative. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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