- present tense form of manipulate (3rd person singular).
manipulates
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Amazing the way he's gifted with the ball, the way he manipulates the ball, and also the way he's able to think for himself.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
In an interview with the Shade Room last year, Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, claimed McDowell pushed the singer into performing and manipulates her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
He manipulates the physical form of the ingredient to showcase different temperatures and textures: souffle, cream, biscuit, foam, and air.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
This week’s briefing document repeats such absurdities and manipulates the data to claim the drug doesn’t work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Someone who manipulates you and the way you feel doesn’t love you.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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