1
as in manipulating
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities
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2
as in handling
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer
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Recent Examples of hacking
The promise of automating out the drudgery of work and home by hacking together armies of agents feels so tantalizingly close, yet just out of reach.
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Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Unlike other crimes that use hacking or social engineering scams to access victims’ funds remotely, wrench attacks rely on more brutish methods of coercion like kidnapping and torture.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Post-quantum encryption keeps data safe against future hacking threats.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The Salt Typhoon hacking campaign was one of the largest intelligence compromises in American history.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The alerts, which appear directly on the lock screen, offer real-time notifications as the tech giant responds to increasingly sophisticated hacking campaigns.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Images posted to the hacking group’s Telegram account included a picture of Patel sniffing a cigar and posing for photos.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The breach comes not long after the Justice Department earlier this month seized four domains connected to the Handala group, as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt hacking and transnational repression schemes conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Pro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims credit for breaching FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account, posting old photos and documents online.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Unlike other crimes that use hacking or social engineering scams to access victims’ funds remotely, wrench attacks rely on more brutish methods of coercion like kidnapping and torture.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Post-quantum encryption keeps data safe against future hacking threats.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The Salt Typhoon hacking campaign was one of the largest intelligence compromises in American history.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The alerts, which appear directly on the lock screen, offer real-time notifications as the tech giant responds to increasingly sophisticated hacking campaigns.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Images posted to the hacking group’s Telegram account included a picture of Patel sniffing a cigar and posing for photos.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The breach comes not long after the Justice Department earlier this month seized four domains connected to the Handala group, as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt hacking and transnational repression schemes conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Pro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims credit for breaching FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account, posting old photos and documents online.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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Full-palm tactile sensing allows the robot to continue manipulating objects even when cameras are obstructed or when precise force control is required, such as in assembly tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Orban started manipulating these grievances, and did so to significantly divide Hungarian society.—
John Shattuck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gas prices crossed an average of $4 a gallon nationally this week and just 24% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling that issue, a new CNN/SSRS poll released March 31 found.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cooking, handling special requests and managing busy environments still depend on people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wait times listed on the MyTSA mobile app may not be accurate because TSA isn’t actively managing its sites during the shutdown.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Heading into the 2026 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers have a few roster holes that need addressing.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bathrooms typically feature standing showers but the suite is home to a bathtub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The season starts with 16 single contestants, and the last couple standing not only leaves the boat with a new boo, but gets a $100,000 trip around the world.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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His enduring dedication and consistent leadership contributed significantly to the growth of the NFL and influenced its identity.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The private nature of the concert, paired with McCartney’s enduring cultural influence, drew a mix of musicians, actors and industry figures—many of whom are rarely seen together in such a setting.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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