machinating

verb

Definition of machinatingnext
present participle of machinate
1
as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends a trio of courtiers who were discovered to be machinating against the queen

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2
as in negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the hackers machinated a way to steal credit numbers from the company's Web site

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  1. negotiating
  2. manipulating
  3. arranging
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  • All four clubs have the option of either negotiating a new agreement with DSG or seeking other distribution solutions.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The union is now negotiating its first contract with the German company.
    Marick Masters, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • This can also prevent an attacker from manipulating stack variables to gain code execution.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some are of a distinctly violent nature, while others get under our skin for manipulating their children and abusing their power.
    Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of manipulating
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  • Then, spend a few moments arranging them.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
  • It's got the basics covered with connecting rooms and essential kid gear, and the kids club, though not cheap at 150 euros a day, is less about babysitting and more about mini-immersions into the hotel's ethos — think herb workshops, flower arranging, and baking lessons.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
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