1
as in manipulating
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities
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2
as in handling
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer
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Recent Examples of hacking
The Ukrainian government alleges that the hacking group works for Russia’s Federal Security Service, or what was once the Soviet Union’s spy agency, the KGB.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Symantec has attributed the attack to a Russian hacking group called Shuckworm or Gamaredon, which has been active since at least 2013.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
This bundle comes with beginner-friendly guides to teach you common cybersecurity skills like hacking and penetration testing.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Many fraudsters gain access by first hacking your email, which can give them entry to password-reset links and sensitive notifications.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Prompt Shields and Spotlight Prompting The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Value-Hacking These are value-hacking strategies that have served them well over the last few years.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Learn ethical hacking techniques through hands-on labs (TryHackMe, Hack The Box).
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Symantec has attributed the attack to a Russian hacking group called Shuckworm or Gamaredon, which has been active since at least 2013.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
This bundle comes with beginner-friendly guides to teach you common cybersecurity skills like hacking and penetration testing.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Many fraudsters gain access by first hacking your email, which can give them entry to password-reset links and sensitive notifications.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Prompt Shields and Spotlight Prompting The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Value-Hacking These are value-hacking strategies that have served them well over the last few years.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Learn ethical hacking techniques through hands-on labs (TryHackMe, Hack The Box).
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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Just as manipulating actuality is the soul of cinema, playing with subjectivity is the soul of AI as an artistic medium.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
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According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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For the past four months, The Pitt has shown why medical television shows have an enduring appeal.—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Those who aren't on the same page run the risk of enduring the same fate as Malone and Booth.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its treating its legends better than ever.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The purpose of treating the disease of obesity is not weight loss but health gain.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Brunson has kept her relationship quiet, confirming it in her speech accepting the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award at the 2022 Emmys, per PEOPLE.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Countries accepting the phones included China and the United Arab Emirates, according to federal court filings in the Eastern District of Texas.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The two players have been negotiating deals with Cincinnati to keep them with the organization for years to come.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company is negotiating with strategic investors and commercial lenders to provide additional capital for the expansion of HOPE clinics.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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