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as in crackers
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the company's security experts spent days trying to figure out how a hacker could have gotten past the firewall
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as in amateurs
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
weekend golf hackers who are there mainly for the social networking
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Recent Examples of hackers
Additionally, the majority of security professionals report that the real benefit of AI so far has been for hackers, who can make their attacks more complex, harder to spot, and easier to duplicate and reproduce.
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The materials uploaded by the hackers appear to show a combination of personal and work emails involving Patel from 2010 to 2019.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Pro-Iran hackers published more than 300 emails and photos Friday from what appears to be a personal email account for FBI Director Kash Patel.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence and the expansion of remote and virtual care mean that malicious hackers have sophisticated new tools and increased opportunities to target hospitals.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
So far, the US has managed to avoid a large-scale breach of the grid by hackers, thanks to proactive efforts by utilities and government agencies to thwart intrusions.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the city of Oakland was hit by a ransomware attack in which hackers released personal data of employees and residents.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
However, despite its purpose, hackers have discovered several ways to bypass WDAC, exposing systems to malware, ransomware and other cyber threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The materials uploaded by the hackers appear to show a combination of personal and work emails involving Patel from 2010 to 2019.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Pro-Iran hackers published more than 300 emails and photos Friday from what appears to be a personal email account for FBI Director Kash Patel.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence and the expansion of remote and virtual care mean that malicious hackers have sophisticated new tools and increased opportunities to target hospitals.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
So far, the US has managed to avoid a large-scale breach of the grid by hackers, thanks to proactive efforts by utilities and government agencies to thwart intrusions.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the city of Oakland was hit by a ransomware attack in which hackers released personal data of employees and residents.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
However, despite its purpose, hackers have discovered several ways to bypass WDAC, exposing systems to malware, ransomware and other cyber threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hackers
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The Global Meteor Network, an international array of cameras pointed at the night sky 24/7, is overseen by a dedicated group of scientists and amateurs.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Research shows many runners already under-consume carbs, with amateurs—who often lack sports‑nutrition guidance—being especially prone to inadequate intake.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Such comes with a 12-game win streak and computer numbers that make even the geeks party on Broadway.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hackers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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