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Recent Examples of manipulation
This enables haptic-aware manipulation, which allows the robot to adjust its grip and contact behavior based on real-time feedback.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, our vision is for robots to achieve robust manipulation capabilities and evolve into reliable partners for humans.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Keeping him in the minors for 20 days would push Volpe’s free agency from 2028 to 2029, a service-time manipulation tactic that is unlikely to occur.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s because not every biohacking measure is a longevity measure, and not every form of physical manipulation improves or extends life.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, the Seoul High Court convicted her of receiving another Chanel bag from the church and on the price manipulation charge.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot more backstabbing, a lot more manipulation.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, our vision is for robots to achieve robust manipulation capabilities and evolve into reliable partners for humans.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Keeping him in the minors for 20 days would push Volpe’s free agency from 2028 to 2029, a service-time manipulation tactic that is unlikely to occur.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s because not every biohacking measure is a longevity measure, and not every form of physical manipulation improves or extends life.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, the Seoul High Court convicted her of receiving another Chanel bag from the church and on the price manipulation charge.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot more backstabbing, a lot more manipulation.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
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The agency, which has a budget of over $9 billion, supports fundamental research and education across all non-medical fields of science and engineering.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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David Awschalom is the Liew Family professor of quantum engineering and physics and the University of Chicago, founding director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange and senior scientist at Argonne National Laboratory.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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John McCann, the incumbent mayor of Chula Vista who owns a real estate and property management company, is seeking another term in office, running on a record of economic development, public safety and neighborhood investment.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Which makes Gallego’s handling of the Swalwell disaster all the more remarkable.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tony Thurmond delivered the most compelling performance of the evening, effectively sharing his personal narrative as the child of a Panamanian immigrant while maintaining discipline with debate time limits and repeatedly challenging Chad Bianco’s record on ballot handling in Riverside County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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One reason why the Macan Electric has so far failed to become a hit stateside is thought to be the current presidential administration’s decision to do away with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit last year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the kids are sensitive enough to their parents’ machinations to feel psychologically broken by them.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Manipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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