manipulable
Americanadjective
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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
The ejected photo was for a short while, Samaras discovered, gelatinous and manipulable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
As it turned out, the slot machine software was apparently not so easily manipulable, according to an interview the Times conducted with one of the hackers via Telegram.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2023
"Public opinion," he remarked, "seems as fickle and manipulable as the wind".
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2023
I think I was beginning dimly to see the new metaphysical basics that were to make the whole thing sensible and manipulable.
From Unthinkable by Terry, Bill
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