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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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
Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
On February 27, Hadid continued her Milan Fashion Week exploits with the launch of her new capsule collection with Italian denim brand Miss Sixty.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Roza has spoken increasingly openly about how Russian female agents use a playbook that exploits human vulnerabilities to steal secrets from the West.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The Panthers’ free-agent exploits have given them considerable flexibility in April’s draft.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Similarly, historians no longer treat figures like Le Vacher de la Case as brave heroes who served as proof of European superiority and justified the colonization that followed their exploits.
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The discovery of two distinct powerful iOS exploits this month suggests a robust ecosystem for tools that were previously limited primarily to state-level intelligence operations, said Rocky Cole, co-founder and COO of iVerify.
—Aj Vicens, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Aston Martin may be one of the world’s most famous sports car makers, but its name recognition owes more to exploits on the silver screen, in the James Bond movies, than on racetracks.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Cast your mind back to summer 2019, a pre-Covid era when we were all hooked on Euphoria season one and the high school exploits of protagonist Rue, played by a scruffy Zendaya, all basketball shorts and tangled hair.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Souza was speaking Thursday at the Peoria Sports Complex, where the Padres have spent the past week tracking the exploits of Tatis and third baseman Manny Machado from afar.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In addition to their Miami Beach exploits, the group has also posted videos after ascending high-rises in downtown Miami and Brickell.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
On February 27, Hadid continued her Milan Fashion Week exploits with the launch of her new capsule collection with Italian denim brand Miss Sixty.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Roza has spoken increasingly openly about how Russian female agents use a playbook that exploits human vulnerabilities to steal secrets from the West.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Apple is increasing its warnings about a series of exploits affecting iPhone and iPad users running outdated software.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The Panthers’ free-agent exploits have given them considerable flexibility in April’s draft.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Similarly, historians no longer treat figures like Le Vacher de la Case as brave heroes who served as proof of European superiority and justified the colonization that followed their exploits.
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The discovery of two distinct powerful iOS exploits this month suggests a robust ecosystem for tools that were previously limited primarily to state-level intelligence operations, said Rocky Cole, co-founder and COO of iVerify.
—Aj Vicens, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Aston Martin may be one of the world’s most famous sports car makers, but its name recognition owes more to exploits on the silver screen, in the James Bond movies, than on racetracks.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Cast your mind back to summer 2019, a pre-Covid era when we were all hooked on Euphoria season one and the high school exploits of protagonist Rue, played by a scruffy Zendaya, all basketball shorts and tangled hair.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Souza was speaking Thursday at the Peoria Sports Complex, where the Padres have spent the past week tracking the exploits of Tatis and third baseman Manny Machado from afar.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In addition to their Miami Beach exploits, the group has also posted videos after ascending high-rises in downtown Miami and Brickell.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
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Under my watch, anyone who abuses wildlife in Florida will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its leader, the president, abuses power, hurts the innocent, and mocks the dead before their families have even begun to grieve.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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This week, on charts dated March 28, Harry Styles, John Summit and Rohaan, and Milky and Mall Grab achieve new feats.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its camera system leverages Google AI to ensure everyone looks their best, while its Adaptive Battery can stretch up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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With more than 100 million monthly active users, Samsung TV Plus leverages the strength of the Samsung smart-TV business.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display utilizes P3 wide color and True Tone technology to provide stunning visuals with ultra-low reflectivity.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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All calls will be checked by a framework that utilizes the 12 Hawk-Eye cameras that are universal to all MLB parks.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Exploits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploits. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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