manipulate

Example Sentences

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Frictionless design has helped usher in technologies that manipulate behavior in ways that aren’t always visible to us.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

She held a tiny controller with which she operated a synthesizer, worn around her neck and concealed by the ruffles of her Congolese Kuba cloth top, to manipulate the sound of her voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"And cancer is potentially exploiting that same principle, changing where in the genome these dynamics are more important to manipulate cell identity and encourage uncontrolled growth."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

But Tehran has previously rejected claims that it had been in contact with the US, calling it an attempt to manipulate markets.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But he liked to manipulate coins; he enjoyed the craft of it.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman