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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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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 stop texting story even outweighed the Chinese hacking story that led to the FBI warning in the first place.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s a lot of hacking and hewing in mysticism, that the self is something that has to be kind of torn apart, torn open.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
The Chinese started it—not actually MSS themselves, but one of its arm’s length hacking groups which managed to infiltrate US telco networks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The scale of the hacking campaign and the implications for US critical infrastructure and the security of its networks has created an unsurprising political storm.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In 2005, the Secret Service flew to Chicago to question Eugene about hacking into their computer, as well as the Indiana Bank hack.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
No doubt Sacks, too, will have some self-interested input on DOGE’s recommendations for hacking away at government institutions.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
This is particularly concerning as cyber threats evolve into hybrid attacks that combine AI capabilities with traditional hacking methods.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In an interview with The Washington Post, the Virginia Democrat and Senate Intelligence chairman provided more disturbing details about the cyber espionage effort, which was allegedly carried out by a Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 22 Nov. 2024
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s a lot of hacking and hewing in mysticism, that the self is something that has to be kind of torn apart, torn open.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
The Chinese started it—not actually MSS themselves, but one of its arm’s length hacking groups which managed to infiltrate US telco networks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The scale of the hacking campaign and the implications for US critical infrastructure and the security of its networks has created an unsurprising political storm.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In 2005, the Secret Service flew to Chicago to question Eugene about hacking into their computer, as well as the Indiana Bank hack.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
No doubt Sacks, too, will have some self-interested input on DOGE’s recommendations for hacking away at government institutions.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
This is particularly concerning as cyber threats evolve into hybrid attacks that combine AI capabilities with traditional hacking methods.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In an interview with The Washington Post, the Virginia Democrat and Senate Intelligence chairman provided more disturbing details about the cyber espionage effort, which was allegedly carried out by a Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her legacy of fostering creativity lives on through the House’s enduring dedication to the art form and to the evolution of women’s voices in the industry.Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Critics of American health care companies counter that UnitedHealthcare is one of the 10 largest companies in the world, treating 50 million people and with a revenue of $281 billion last year and a market capitalization of around $520 billion.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline As Deadline reported in August, Yellowstone producers MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios had been negotiating with Reilly and Hauser for months.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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