EXPLOITED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

exploited

verb

Definition of exploited next

past tense of exploit

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 This must include continuous exposure management, identity context, telemetry correlation, human-in-the-loop controls and the ability to validate and simulate adversary paths before they are exploited. —

Tom Kellermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 On top of this, one of the best methods for destabilising a block is to use runners in behind to drag defenders around and open space that can be exploited by other players. —

Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026 These habits are easy to predict, something that Ukraine has exploited with ease. —

Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026 The pope describes a new face of colonialism, where people's data and information are exploited. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026 Megan Strickland, a spokesperson for Mayor Quinton Lucas, defended the ordinance and said that some liquor stores have exploited communities with a disproportionate number of liquor stores. —

Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 The other half want the colorful creatures protected and even exploited to boost tourism in the area. —

Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 The suit, which exposed how liability laws can be exploited, may have been eye-opening for the public. —

Greg Hodgen, Washington Post, 14 May 2026 The New York Times found that many of the minors, mostly teenage boys, were exploited by sponsors, who illegally put them to work in various factories, food processing plants and as roofers. —

Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026

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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026