MANEUVERING Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

maneuvering

verb

present participle of maneuver

as in handling

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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as in negotiating

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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Recent Examples of maneuvering The missile features a streamlined, wingless design that relies on rear control fins for maneuvering. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026 The Wings have more to offer, with a prospect pool that colleague Scott Wheeler ranked fourth in the league, but the Larkin dilemma may prevent them from maneuvering more aggressively. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 12 June 2026 Turf Damage Is More Likely Wet conditions make maneuvering a mower more difficult. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE are all maneuvering for influence, with Abu Dhabi the latest entrant. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026 Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 The complex probability models required for maneuvering cannot currently be implemented by onboard computers in conjunction with their navigation systems. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2026 Alicent's father is the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), who spends years maneuvering to make sure his grandson inherits the Iron Throne. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 June 2026 The event features various community floats maneuvering through the La Mesa Village from Memorial Drive to Acadia Avenue. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

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Verb

Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.

— Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of handling

Verb

The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.

— Sofi Zeman July 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.

— Nasser Karimi, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of negotiating

Verb

This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of manipulating

Verb

Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Lively accused Baldoni in December 2024 of harassing her on the set of It Ends With Us and subsequently plotting a smear campaign against her.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

Definition of plotting

Verb

All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of arranging

Verb

Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of addressing

Verb

The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026