exploitation
noun
ex·ploi·ta·tion
ˌek-ˌsplȯi-ˈtā-shən 
: an act or instance of exploiting
exploitation of natural resources
exploitation of immigrant laborers
clever exploitation of the system
Examples of exploitation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality.
—
Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The legal standard would have required online platforms to identify and mitigate risks such as financial exploitation and reform design features linked to mental health harms.
—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Threat actors understand that moments of distraction, excitement and routine disruption create ideal conditions for exploitation.
—
Christopher Pierson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exploitation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The legal standard would have required online platforms to identify and mitigate risks such as financial exploitation and reform design features linked to mental health harms.
—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Threat actors understand that moments of distraction, excitement and routine disruption create ideal conditions for exploitation.
—
Christopher Pierson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exploitation
Cite this Entry
“Exploitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploitation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
