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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
This prevents many attacks that use lookalike domain names or hacks such as DNS cache poisoning to create rogue sites masquerading as the real, trusted ones.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Crypto’s security risks are unique, and smart contract bugs or wallet hacks can wipe out funds.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In fact, many posts feature tips on how to save, with people sharing discount codes, budget-friendly hacks and links to Amazon dupes of otherwise expensive items.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Discussions overwhelmingly emphasize hacks, scams and bad actors, neglecting a more pressing and systemic vulnerability.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Multiple recent hacks have been highlighted by the US government, including at least two major incidents this year.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of travel hacks for saving money out there.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Marty often represents crooked hacks early in the process – think corrupt State Police union boss Dana Pullman, who would also be turned away at the door of the Parman House that evening.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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And simple hacks to prevent it.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
This prevents many attacks that use lookalike domain names or hacks such as DNS cache poisoning to create rogue sites masquerading as the real, trusted ones.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Crypto’s security risks are unique, and smart contract bugs or wallet hacks can wipe out funds.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In fact, many posts feature tips on how to save, with people sharing discount codes, budget-friendly hacks and links to Amazon dupes of otherwise expensive items.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Discussions overwhelmingly emphasize hacks, scams and bad actors, neglecting a more pressing and systemic vulnerability.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Multiple recent hacks have been highlighted by the US government, including at least two major incidents this year.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of travel hacks for saving money out there.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Marty often represents crooked hacks early in the process – think corrupt State Police union boss Dana Pullman, who would also be turned away at the door of the Parman House that evening.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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After all, if an attacker hijacks the agent’s credentials or manipulates its input data, the agent could take harmful actions faster and more persistently than any human user.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Canales likely doesn’t want to cause an issue, especially this early in the season, by mandating how the defensive play-caller handles his various rotations and depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Serafina handles supervision and discipline in the brothel, while Arcángela manages finances and connections with local officials.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each module has a video component and addresses real-world concepts for AI use cases in automotive.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Firstly, the technology addresses speaker attribution through the color coding of captions and is particularly useful for scenes when multiple people are speaking through swift exchanges.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In August 2023, Perez – a tourism official who manages the island’s biggest concert venue, the Coliseo – got a phone call from two producers for Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, the genre-bending Puerto Rican rapper, singer, actor and occasional professional wrestler better known as Bad Bunny.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fact that this balm’s blend of hyaluronic microspheres, glycerin, and fruit extracts treats lips to long-lasting, intense levels of moisture.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Missing Middle Traditional education treats marketing as a creative discipline or a collection of disconnected principles or tactics.—
Christine Pilkington,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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