manipulate
verb (used with object)
to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner.
manipulated
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past participleof manipulate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof manipulate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
manipulateverb (used with object)to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner.
Example Sentences
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"I am deeply troubled that my likeness was manipulated and used to deceive the public," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The atoms were manipulated near the surface of a specially designed atom chip.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
“This result demonstrates that the legal system is not as easily manipulated as social media, and still functions as a force for accountability.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Arday was a powerful, influential, famous person who sought his position, who manipulated people to obtain it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
How could the Witchlings stop not only the Nightbeast but these powerful witches who manipulated even the Gran?
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
