- present tense form of manipulate (3rd person singular).
manipulates
Example Sentences
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A "dark" vessel -- usually a tanker or cargo carrier -- deliberately disables or manipulates transponders in a bid to go undetected by public tracking systems like Kpler's MarineTraffic.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Helios, the most advanced quantum computer ever built, manipulates them with lasers to solve complex questions that would take conventional machines centuries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Konan, Mark explains how the 5–4 decision manipulates commonly understood definitions of “miscarriage” and “loss” in order to afford immunity to the U.S.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026
Thompson’s scheming newlywed manipulates the other characters with the confidence of a queen who controls all the pieces on the board, but every so often she simply has to flip the table over.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
The ease with which he manipulates words is his greatest talent.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
