Manipulate and Steer

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Manipulate

Manipulate verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

Usage example: a scientist effortlessly manipulating a slew of statistics while testifying before Congress

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Steer is a synonym for manipulate in manage topic. In some cases you can use "Steer" instead a verb "Manipulate", when it comes to topics like exploit, operate, influence.

Nearby Words: manipulation, manipulated, manipulator, manipulative, manipulating

Steer

Steer verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Synonyms for Steer

Manipulate is a synonym for steer in manage topic. You can use "Manipulate" instead a verb "Steer", if it concerns topics such as operate.

Nearby Words: steered, steering, steerage, steersman

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Common collocations

humanity	manipulate humanity	steer humanity
character	manipulate character	steer character
hero	manipulate hero	steer hero
people	manipulate people	steer people
Other words: body, someone, fate, future, flow, way, world, everyone, events.

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