- present tense form of manipulate (3rd person singular).
manipulates
Example Sentences
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As Roderigo, whom Iago manipulates like a bored puppeteer idly pulling the strings, Daniel Velez is idiotically gullible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
Inspired by her antihero, DaCosta manipulates Ibsen to suit her own goals.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
A gate operation manipulates the quantum states of these qubits to perform calculations.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
Someone who manipulates you and the way you feel doesn’t love you.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
