1
as in to manipulate
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
maneuvered the conversation so as to avoid the touchy subject of her divorce
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2
as in to negotiate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
successfully maneuvered a way to get him to ask her to the dance
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1
as in attack
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2
as in subterfuge
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Recent Examples of maneuver
Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
If maneuvering in tight quarters is also difficult for you, this bidet can make all the difference.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Republicans are crafting an overall package of taxes and spending under a parliamentary maneuver known as reconciliation, which would allow the Senate to eventually approve the legislation with a simple majority, rather than needing to overcome a filibuster with a 60-vote majority.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Verb
Whooshing around the oval track at full speed, maneuvering to get past whoever is in the way, is a thrill Rock Town Roller Derby women seek on the regular.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
If maneuvering in tight quarters is also difficult for you, this bidet can make all the difference.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
Noun
With conventional inflight Wi-Fi, that kind of maneuver usually causes a signal drop-out until the antenna atop the plane can lock in on the far-off satellite’s signal again.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Republicans are crafting an overall package of taxes and spending under a parliamentary maneuver known as reconciliation, which would allow the Senate to eventually approve the legislation with a simple majority, rather than needing to overcome a filibuster with a 60-vote majority.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Life-changing events, including the loss of a spouse, early onset dementia or another medical issue, can trigger changes in the way someone would react to anyone who is experienced at manipulating people to part with their money.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The price that millions of Americans covered by private insurance pay for drugs is even harder for the agency to manipulate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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Trump signed an executive order on Monday encouraging linking the cost of prescription drugs to what's paid in other nations where drug prices are negotiated by their government and tend to be much lower.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But the next phase of Trump’s agenda runs through the House, where Republicans are negotiating a budget bill extending his first-term tax cuts, now set to expire at the end of the year, while cutting social programs, including Medicaid.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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But after the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the movie was retooled with a new finale before being released in theaters on June 21, 2002.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Pacers, behind an unrelenting uptempo attack and superior depth, have won the third and fourth quarters in both games, as well as overtime in Game 1.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Remember when Russia was that pesky geopolitical force who’s own constant secrecy and subterfuge brought about the downfall of its imperial ambitions?—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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But this subterfuge is perhaps the very substance of the paintings.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Driving experience Air Ride Adaptive Suspension & Magnetic Ride Control: this adjusts the vehicle’s height and damping for handling various driving conditions.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This names someone who can pay your bills and otherwise handle your finances if you become incapacitated.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Fearing that terrorists or criminals might use such technology to plan attacks, arrange financing or recruit members, the Clinton administration advocated a system called the Clipper Chip, based on a concept of key escrow.—
Richard Forno,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The pair pitched that Death would arrange for the killing of the survivors using familiar objects and scenarios in complex or unexpected ways.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Can Charity, who is not exactly mentally stable, maintain the ruse forever?—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Despite multiple interviews, background checks, and reference calls, the ruse held until malware activity triggered an alert.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Maneuver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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