1
as in abuses
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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2
as in manipulates
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 uses
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 feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
the fanciful exploits of the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan
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as in things
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 experiences
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 exploits
David Szondy
june 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The addition was a prompt injection, a form of AI attack that exploits an LLM’s inability to distinguish between legitimate user prompts and those from unauthorized, potentially malicious third parties.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
The technique exploits a material’s crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns directly onto hard materials used in devices, including silica.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
But as the rhetoric intensifies, some people have raised questions about how accurately the attacks portray Villegas’ role as a school board trustee in approving confidential settlements and whether the campaign messaging exploits deeply sensitive allegations.
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Mathew Miranda
may 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
There is no room in this organization for anyone who exploits their authority.
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Lisa Starke,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The zero-day actually exploits a vulnerability first reported in September 2020, by James Forshaw from the Google Project Zero research team.
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Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Ron Chernow,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
What makes Mythos special is its ability to autonomously work to chain vulnerabilities together into working exploits and use those exploits to carry out hacks.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Developing software exploits, stealing credentials, or teaching how to build a pipe bomb are examples.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The oil man’s exploits take place more than a century ago, but seem particularly relevant now with Musk newly minted as the world’s first trillionaire and income inequality rapidly widening.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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
Pity the film doesn’t stick with this more intimate angle as the exploits of coach Billy Bingham (John Hannah), sports reporter Jackie Fullerton (Conleth Hill), and abundance of supporting characters aren’t quite as involving.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
While their age-defying exploits give hope to those of us bravely creaking on despite stiff backs and suspect hamstrings, the young and sprightly still dominate World Cup goalscoring.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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David Szondy
june 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The addition was a prompt injection, a form of AI attack that exploits an LLM’s inability to distinguish between legitimate user prompts and those from unauthorized, potentially malicious third parties.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
The technique exploits a material’s crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns directly onto hard materials used in devices, including silica.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
But as the rhetoric intensifies, some people have raised questions about how accurately the attacks portray Villegas’ role as a school board trustee in approving confidential settlements and whether the campaign messaging exploits deeply sensitive allegations.
—
Mathew Miranda
may 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
There is no room in this organization for anyone who exploits their authority.
—
Lisa Starke,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The zero-day actually exploits a vulnerability first reported in September 2020, by James Forshaw from the Google Project Zero research team.
—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Noun
When Twain lunched with Theodore Roosevelt, he was dismayed that the president dragged in his Rough Rider exploits in Cuba three or four times.
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Ron Chernow,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
What makes Mythos special is its ability to autonomously work to chain vulnerabilities together into working exploits and use those exploits to carry out hacks.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Developing software exploits, stealing credentials, or teaching how to build a pipe bomb are examples.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The oil man’s exploits take place more than a century ago, but seem particularly relevant now with Musk newly minted as the world’s first trillionaire and income inequality rapidly widening.
—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Google is deliberately withholding full bug details to allow users time to update before potential exploits emerge.
—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Pity the film doesn’t stick with this more intimate angle as the exploits of coach Billy Bingham (John Hannah), sports reporter Jackie Fullerton (Conleth Hill), and abundance of supporting characters aren’t quite as involving.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
While their age-defying exploits give hope to those of us bravely creaking on despite stiff backs and suspect hamstrings, the young and sprightly still dominate World Cup goalscoring.
—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
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New York City’s child welfare agency routinely abuses its emergency power to take children from their parents without a court order, creating lifelong consequences for families, a new class-action lawsuit seeking to end the practice alleged Thursday.
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People deserve a government that watches out for our people’s best interests, not one that abuses its powers and sells us to the highest bidder.
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Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
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Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.
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Summer uses a family trip to a Caribbean resort to cause chaos and sabotage the relationship.
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Unlike conventional ion traps that rely on oscillating radio-frequency fields, the Penning trap uses static electric and magnetic fields.
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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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This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle with the Circus Bella All-Star Band’s live music.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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Travelers are trading marathon tasting schedules for immersive vineyard walks, meaningful conversations and experiences that create a deeper connection to Napa and Sonoma.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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This strategy leverages Apple's strong ecosystem to ensure continued revenue and user loyalty despite market pressures.
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With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology, Christian leverages his industry knowledge to review audio products for PCMag, including Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
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The underlying design utilizes a High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor framework that Valar Atomics refers to as its Numenor architecture.
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His company has developed a noninvasive technology system, called Edison, which utilizes histotripsy—sound waves that destroy tumors from the inside—to treat cancer and other conditions.
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“Exploits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploits. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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