triangulate

To locate by means of triangulation.

• "I'll give you a check now," I said abruptly, and saw Selina's green eyes triangulate angrily on my face.

To pit two others against each other in order to achieve a desired outcome or to gain an advantage; to "play both sides against the middle".

• Cruz, meanwhile, could wind up in the hot seat as he tries to triangulate between his disagreement with Trump’s position and his clear unwillingness to openly attack.
• By attempting to triangulate, Labour convinced leavers it was for remain and remainers that it was for leave. The party looked cynical and opportunistic, […]

To divide into triangles.

Synonym of triangular.not-comparable