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as in used
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 manipulated
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 utilized
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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Recent Examples of exploited
Default passwords are often easily accessible and can be exploited in seconds by knowledgeable attackers.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Staying ahead of sophisticated and financially motivated hackers requires manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
—Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But a reality show based on a show about a group of poor people being exploited for entertainment and violence didn’t come without its own controversy.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The iPhone maker will want to ensure these are patched before they are exploited, whatever the timing.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His early commitment to Brown became a tendency the Commanders exploited.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Scaling laws will be discovered and exploited in areas beyond text—in particular, in robotics and biology.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The incoming border czar, Tom Homan, says these children are being exploited and trafficked.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Deploy advanced endpoint protection solutions that can detect and prevent browser vulnerabilities from being exploited, such as behavioral detection and intrusion prevention systems.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Staying ahead of sophisticated and financially motivated hackers requires manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
—Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But a reality show based on a show about a group of poor people being exploited for entertainment and violence didn’t come without its own controversy.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The iPhone maker will want to ensure these are patched before they are exploited, whatever the timing.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His early commitment to Brown became a tendency the Commanders exploited.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Scaling laws will be discovered and exploited in areas beyond text—in particular, in robotics and biology.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The incoming border czar, Tom Homan, says these children are being exploited and trafficked.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Deploy advanced endpoint protection solutions that can detect and prevent browser vulnerabilities from being exploited, such as behavioral detection and intrusion prevention systems.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploited
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, consumers should be aware of how their data is being used.Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The book, which was written in 1948, focuses on the consequences of totalitarianism, the government’s mass surveillance of the public and how truth and fact can be manipulated.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The actor who plays Sofia Falcone in the HBO series never went method (unlike some Batman villains), but the part required tapping into a character who has been gaslit, manipulated, and isolated from society in every way.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their shelters have cared for more than 22,000 sick, injured and abused pets in 2024, the most in a decade.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Understanding The Regulatory Landscape In markets influenced by scientific and technological developments, many products, especially those applied in healthcare and agriculture, must undergo rigorous regulatory scrutiny to ensure safety and efficacy.Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.Liana Ault, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the food industry, detailed market transaction data is employed to inform suppliers what to sell, stock and distribute.Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sunshine Rides, the taxi company where Egan was employed, has suspended him and pledged to assist law enforcement, condemning the incident as unacceptable and harmful.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, smart devices implemented across factory operations are collecting an immense amount of data that needs to be harnessed into actionable insights across all levels of the organization.Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This means that activities like walking, bending, or even subtle movements can be harnessed to produce electricity.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
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