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as in manipulates
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities
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as in handles
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer
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as in swipes
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
completely stunned by a vicious hack across the neck
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as in taxis
an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled
after a week of hailing hacks and inhabiting hotels, the sales rep was happy to be home
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as in amateurs
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
is he really any good at the piano or just a hack?
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Recent Examples of hacks
New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Soaking seeds in water hacks that protection system and makes seeds sprout faster.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Their Instagrams are usually a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes beauty hacks.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Urban gardening has become so popular that there are many hacks and tricks for small spaces.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Therese Willkomm, emeritus professor of occupational therapy at the University of New Hampshire, has written three books cataloging her more than 2,000 assistive technology hacks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2026
The truth is, there are ways to make tax season smoother, but most of them aren’t secrets, and none of them come from viral videos or internet hacks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Harnessing the skill of veteran filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, the series follows the story of a scientist who hacks into the memories of dead people.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
There's the perfect number of underwear to bring, hacks for packing for short trips, hacks for packing for long trips, and everything in between.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Soaking seeds in water hacks that protection system and makes seeds sprout faster.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Their Instagrams are usually a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes beauty hacks.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Urban gardening has become so popular that there are many hacks and tricks for small spaces.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Therese Willkomm, emeritus professor of occupational therapy at the University of New Hampshire, has written three books cataloging her more than 2,000 assistive technology hacks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2026
The truth is, there are ways to make tax season smoother, but most of them aren’t secrets, and none of them come from viral videos or internet hacks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Despite its compact form factor, the Pi handles a substantial workload.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Goodfellas handles worldwide sales excluding Japan, Taiwan, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, CIS and Syria.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Well, at least there’s a Super Bowl ad that addresses the frustration many may be feeling, courtesy of the company that provides pills for hair loss, weight loss and libido loss.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Texas addresses the ‘club’ issue One potential solution to this that is often discussed but never enforced is to sell a club-only ticket.—
Mac Engel
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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This tough shrub tolerates heat, drought, and salt spray, making an ideal addition to coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hongkong Land remains one of the largest landlords in Central; the developer manages about $50 billion of assets overall.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This layer assigns goals, manages priorities, and optimizes overall operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Added to this are three restaurants that celebrate local and international flavors, four bars serving creative cocktails, and a spa that takes wellness to new heights.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Arriving With Dirty Hair The myth that dirty hair takes hair color better is completely false, so no need to show up with fifth-day hair for the sake of fresh highlights.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Or, more to the point, director Grant Gee treats his 102 minutes of baroque ennui as the devil claiming his due.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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John wants to create a magazine that treats politics like pop culture, banking on his ability to move seamlessly between the two worlds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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