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maneuvered

VERB

plan, scheme

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploit jockey manipulate navigate operate

STRONG

angle beguile cheat con conspire contrive cook design devise doctor engineer fence finagle finesse intrigue machinate manage move play plot proceed rig scam sham shift trick upstage wangle work

WEAK

come up with go around leave holding the bag play games pull strings push around put one over

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy disorganize forget neglect remain stop

WEAK

leave alone

VERB

direct physically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deploy handle manipulate navigate negotiate steer wield

STRONG

dispense drive exercise guide move pilot ply swing

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dissuade stop

WEAK

leave alone neglect

Example Sentences

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That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Justice Department officials maneuvered to ensure that the court would take up the question as quickly as possible, evidently hoping to notch a win.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

An irate Armstrong maneuvered to have the bill pulled, and the Clarity Act is now stuck in limbo.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Powers faded from public view, but what he could not know is that for the next two years, the CIA maneuvered in secret to bring its man home.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau