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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as in attack
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as in subterfuge
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Recent Examples of maneuver
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
On one hand, there was a bevy of huge, crazy Tribal Councils with last-second whispering and maneuvering, leading to jaw-dropping exits.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office has cleared a Pinecrest police officer involved in a shooting last summer that began in a Pinecrest gas station, led to a police chase and ended 20 miles later with a controversial police maneuver.
—Ella Moore, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Verb
Based on years of guest feedback and testing, the new carts are smoother to maneuver and feature ergonomic handles, along with a deeper, more comfortable, and secure child seat with a steeper backrest, two large cup holders to fit your Starbucks, and a phone tray.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
On one hand, there was a bevy of huge, crazy Tribal Councils with last-second whispering and maneuvering, leading to jaw-dropping exits.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Noun
During the descent, the ship successfully carried out a maneuver intended to test the structural limits of its rear fins, followed by a dramatic banking maneuver like future Starships will carry out during normal landing operations.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office has cleared a Pinecrest police officer involved in a shooting last summer that began in a Pinecrest gas station, led to a police chase and ended 20 miles later with a controversial police maneuver.
—Ella Moore, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver
Verb
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Do not allow someone else to manipulate your feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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However, a lusty CPU and GPU can only do so much in local AI processing if the system lacks adequate RAM and local storage to hold and manipulate large models.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The museum itself has a number of levels to negotiate, so wear comfortable shoes and avoid bringing a stroller.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Iran's Fars news agency said the United States and Iran are negotiating whether the United States and its allies would not attack Iran or its supporters, which include Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran would pledge not to launch preemptive attacks.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The first-half diagnosis The strangest part of San Diego’s sophomore season is that the attack has not collapsed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jakirovic was speaking before the EFL’s independent commission came down heavy on Southampton’s subterfuge.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Skip the subterfuge as the sun and Mercury harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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As Tynes noted, the issue is that Carter chose to embarrass a teammate publicly rather than handle the matter privately.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The Merlin Pilot system handles much more than a traditional autopilot, using a natural language processing model to listen to instructions from a mock air traffic controller and responding over the radio using a computerized female voice.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Verb
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During my stay, the hotel arranged a private omakase dinner inside the residence from Nama, Aman’s Japanese restaurant that’s reserved for hotel guests and Aman Club Founders.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Zepbound injection pen arranged in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Noun
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When the Kurdish forces started to falter in the assault, Wheeler stepped up and took charge of the situation in order to turn the tide.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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His latest book tells the story of the censorship of art and the assault against the National Endowment for the Arts in the late 20th century.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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As Paula finally reaches Detective Gonzalez and excitedly chatters about her wire transfer ruse, the wry officer isn’t amused.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Sunday outsmarted Adam and Hannah with a ruse at Tribal Council.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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“Maneuver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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