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as in to manipulate
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 to handle
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 cliche
used or heard so often as to be dull
the abrupt revelation of an enemy masquerading as a friend is such a hack plot twist
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as in blow
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 cab
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 amateur
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 hack
Nakissa Jahanbani, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 23 June 2025
From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks, these renters get creative, even in small spaces.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Over the years, Tehran has built up a network of hacking groups to conduct reconnaissance, disinformation, data theft, sabotage and influence operations.
—Nakissa Jahanbani, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
The hack comes as cyberattacks have ramped up amid increasing tensions between Iran, Israel and the U.S.; Iran and Israel have volleyed attacks back and forth in recent weeks following Israel’s surprise attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 23 June 2025
From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks, these renters get creative, even in small spaces.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack
Verb
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The legislation was driven by concerns that the Chinese government could manipulate content and access sensitive data from American users.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Fox agreed two years ago to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million to drop a lawsuit related to the network’s false claims that voting machines were manipulated to help President Biden win the 2020 election.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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There are, however, a variety of B2B businesses out there tailored to handle services like these.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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While marketed as ideal starter pets for children, they were described by multiple users as difficult to handle and heartbreakingly short-lived.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Grizzly bears would still be managed even after a delisting.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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His podcast with son and managing partner and pollster Jeremy Zogby can be heard here.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
Verb
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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The toll on crew members goes far beyond simply being tired.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The move to delist them paused as the federal government addressed the federal court’s concerns, including researching the grizzly bear’s diet.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Leaving could also result in a divorce or a custody battle over children that could take many years to untangle.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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He was taken by Aurora Fire Department paramedics to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, and pronounced dead at 6:39 p.m. Sunday, the release stated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Several leaders described the pressure of being both highly visible and easily stereotyped.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Their negative stereotyped reputation seems to follow them like ageism follows older employees or sexism follows female employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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