manipulate
verb (used with object)
to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner.
manipulating
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present participleof manipulate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Beyond showing how a photoinduced hidden state develops, the research points to a possible strategy for manipulating material properties with extremely short pulses of light.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Sandoval’s ex, Dillon Maquindang, stood at a podium Thursday morning and decried the defendant for cheating on them, manipulating them and taking out his failures on Maquindang’s family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
It also prevents sides from manipulating the cap.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
By manipulating each tank's temperature and pH levels, scientists can simulate future heatwaves and induce coral bleaching to see how fish and other organisms adapt.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“You’re manipulating my illusion,” Marco says, looking curiously at the wine-soaked tree.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
