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as in using
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 manipulating
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 utilizing
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 exploiting
Kohli, so technically assured during his astounding career, has developed a major weakness outside off-stump and Australia's unrelenting seamers are exploiting this.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Allowing repeat offenders to easily move from bank to bank exploiting multiple accounts across the Zelle network by failing to track scammers and share information about scammers with other banks that make up the Zelle network.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In June, a jury in Los Angeles found the NFL violated antitrust law through its 32 teams pooling broadcasting rights for out-of-town fans and, jurors believed, exploiting that pooling to charge higher prices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Engaging in global conversations about AI governance ensures technology serves humanity rather than exploiting it.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Authorities have said migrants are especially vulnerable to abuse, such as in the case of a Highland Park woman charged with eight counts of human trafficking after allegedly exploiting four immigrants in early 2024.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 26 Dec. 2024
There were very small groups of people who were co-opting and exploiting the moment with really extreme rhetoric and painting the entire movement with those colours.
—Hazlitt, 25 Dec. 2024
That may have been more a case of Texas not being ready for a running quarterback and Georgia exploiting that.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The companies have also had to contend with drug compounders encroaching on their business by exploiting a loophole that allows pharmacies to make versions of drugs in shortage .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Allowing repeat offenders to easily move from bank to bank exploiting multiple accounts across the Zelle network by failing to track scammers and share information about scammers with other banks that make up the Zelle network.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In June, a jury in Los Angeles found the NFL violated antitrust law through its 32 teams pooling broadcasting rights for out-of-town fans and, jurors believed, exploiting that pooling to charge higher prices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Engaging in global conversations about AI governance ensures technology serves humanity rather than exploiting it.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Authorities have said migrants are especially vulnerable to abuse, such as in the case of a Highland Park woman charged with eight counts of human trafficking after allegedly exploiting four immigrants in early 2024.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 26 Dec. 2024
There were very small groups of people who were co-opting and exploiting the moment with really extreme rhetoric and painting the entire movement with those colours.
—Hazlitt, 25 Dec. 2024
That may have been more a case of Texas not being ready for a running quarterback and Georgia exploiting that.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The companies have also had to contend with drug compounders encroaching on their business by exploiting a loophole that allows pharmacies to make versions of drugs in shortage .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The majority is manipulating a personal tragedy to scapegoat immigrants.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Stop motion is so time-consuming — days of manipulating puppets one frame at a time for a few seconds of footage — that no animator wants to do reshoots.Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing customer data, such as browsing and purchase history, gaming marketplaces will be able to deliver personalized recommendations that resonate with customers while driving purchases.Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Lexi Herrick Herrick after applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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The emerging cohort of AI leaders successfully harnessing this rocket ship have gotten their data houses in order and are now using AI to differentiate themselves from competitors stuck in the past.Liran Zvibel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By harnessing water, not burning oil or gas, to produce electricity, this new energy matrix was supposed to help mitigate the effects of global climate change — not make Ecuador a victim of it.José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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According to Allard, he was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to obey traffic signal, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating without insurance.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
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Stop kids from fighting with AI generated monsters in their 3D headsets and start them co-operating against real monster in the their 3D kitchens, schools and cafes!David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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