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as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
the type of person who exploits a friend's good nature by constantly sponging off of him
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as in to manipulate
to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means
a politician more than willing to exploit any national tragedy for political gain
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as in to utilize
to put into action or service
it will be a shame if you don't exploit your artistic talent to the fullest
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as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
the fanciful exploits of the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan
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as in thing
something done by someone
once famed as an actor, John Wilkes Booth is now remembered for a single exploit, his assassination of Lincoln
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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
a memoir recounting three decades of exploits as a roving foreign correspondent for TV news
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Recent Examples of exploit
Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The order emerged from fears that China, Russia, or other countries of concern may exploit the models to attack US infrastructure, like the electric grid or the banking system.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Google is deliberately withholding full bug details to allow users time to update before potential exploits emerge.
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Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Iran is not the only adversary positioned to exploit this weakness.
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Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The order emerged from fears that China, Russia, or other countries of concern may exploit the models to attack US infrastructure, like the electric grid or the banking system.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
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For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Google is deliberately withholding full bug details to allow users time to update before potential exploits emerge.
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Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Alysa Guffey Currently, data centers use industrial zoning and ask for exemptions to use the site for data centers.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Prosecutors detailed at least four games in which the defendants are alleged to have schemed to have Beasley manipulate individual game stats for the benefit of gamblers.
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Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals.
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He was arrested after police tracked his location by obtaining his cell phone number and utilizing data from cell towers in the area.
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Factoring the maximum of three two-way contract slots into account when they are officially filled, that pushes the Hornets up to 19, leaving just two more spots that can be utilized in the offseason and heading into training camp.
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The 31-year-old is continuing to make his case as one of the best players in baseball history, achieving unprecedented feats as a rare two-way player who has been dominant both as a hitter and a pitcher.
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Then the cell performs an astounding, microscopic feat of strength.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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The technology still has to prove itself on safety, but the ride experience now counts too.
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For his part, Prince William has embraced the technology, urging big tech companies to leverage tools to help prevent homelessness.
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Obtained by the Miami Herald, the document lays out Epstein’s early vision of leveraging South Florida’s economic and cultural power — and leaning into conservative politics — to position FIU for success.
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Wiener asked for amendments to the bill during the bill’s review and in the committee meeting, including that the lifetime ban only be applied to Tier 3 members.
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The ruling establishes the legal standard going forward and does not change the law that applied previously.
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“Exploit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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