Definition of "manipulates" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of manipulate. (verb)

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• "Still, just as easily as John McCain manipulates the press with his "friends with benefits" shtick, he can be manipulated by stroking said ego to be another vote."
• "What is really disconcerting is when any level of the law enforcement chain manipulates facts and evidence to meet their criteria for trial or a conviction."
• "Once again, Seth Godin manipulates numbers to suit his storytelling hypothesis this time in reference to a blind test of search engines."