manipulable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of manipulable
First recorded in 1880–85; manipul(ate) + -able
Example Sentences
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She also believes that influencers, especially when they're just starting out, are more easily seen as manipulable than journalists from established outlets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Rather than viewing these platforms as inherently manipulable, supporters contend they can serve as useful indicators of collective expectations when properly regulated and overseen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
The ejected photo was for a short while, Samaras discovered, gelatinous and manipulable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
"Public opinion," he remarked, "seems as fickle and manipulable as the wind".
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2023
There are moments when he seems hardly to have passed beyond the stage of naive wonder that words exist and are manipulable.
From Aspects of Literature by Murry, J. Middleton
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