maneuver
noun
a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
maneuvered
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past participleof maneuver.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 maneuver.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
maneuvernouna planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
Example Sentences
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In the middle of a crowded stair landing, 3-year-old Shai Yolles sat cross-legged, organizing his spent glow sticks while adults maneuvered around him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Justice Department officials maneuvered to ensure that the court would take up the question as quickly as possible, evidently hoping to notch a win.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
But the driver maneuvered like it was her sixth sense, especially when the clouds hung so low they would touch them.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
