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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun exploit differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and feat are common synonyms of exploit. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

When could achievement be used to replace exploit?

In some situations, the words achievement and exploit are roughly equivalent. However, achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When is it sensible to use feat instead of exploit?

The words feat and exploit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exploit
Verb
And, in the meantime, China seeks to exploit the apparent rift between the U.S. and European governments, according to Baltic observers. Joel Gehrke, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025 With Rubio’s statement, the Trump administration staked out a commitment to fundamentally reorienting U.S. universities away from the status quo that has allowed Beijing to exploit the open nature of American society. Christian Schneider, National Review, 12 June 2025
Noun
Jesse Armstrong has once again intrigued audiences with his latest satire on the exploits of the ultra wealthy. Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 June 2025 But these issues are minor compared to what happens when Dr. Mansour Rula (Amr Waked), an official working directly for El-Sisi’s office, corners Fahmy into playing the current president in a new movie celebrating the reigning leader’s military exploits before his election in 2014. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exploit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploit
Verb
  • Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.
    Lee Ying Shan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
  • Testers reported the sterilizer works well and that using it is a breeze.
    Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • But the lesson of the ’74 Act is clear: Absent congressional will, lawmakers inevitably will find ways to manipulate their own rules to make deficits even worse.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Our Senate and representatives are all manipulating their own power rather than running the country.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Furthermore, innovative platforms like Starbucks Odyssey utilize NFTs as a loyalty mechanism, providing unique digital collectibles that unlock exclusive real-world experiences.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Safety companies Kidde and Ring recently partnered to create a collection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that utilize the convenience of Ring app alerts.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Players themselves can only give their team one PPI pick in their careers, but if both Smith and Brown accomplish the feat this season, Houston will receive two extra picks after the first round of the 2026 draft.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 June 2025
  • He was mobbed by his teammates to celebrate the feat.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Miranda is so full of possibility and adventure and what’s going to come next, and Ada is trying so hard to be that way and to fill the deep well of her sadness and her loneliness and her bereavement with things like the Temperance movement.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 June 2025
  • But there are two big things that the Iranians are going to have to choose from here.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Hartford Courant Juneteenth Jamboree in New Haven Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. at the Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green Jumpstart your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to harmony and truth!
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
  • The two men got into several heated spats over age, experience and personal integrity during this week’s second and final candidates’ debate on Thursday.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Mets could deal from strength Look for the New York Mets to again leverage their pitching-rich farm system.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI models, CNBC reported , showing how tech giants are leveraging their own platforms to gain model-building advantages.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • This poses a dilemma since water that is applied rolls down the sides of the container without soaking the soil.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
  • While the app’s messaging focuses on orangutans, Love says, the sustainability also applies to helping out corpse flowers.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025

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“Exploit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploit. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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