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
Namely, the Kings are shooting more 3s, running with more purpose and hacking away to force more turnovers.
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Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Mandating compliance could push users toward centralized custodians, exposing them to risks such as hacking, data breaches, and authoritarian surveillance.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Aggregating personal and transactional data across multiple custodians increases the potential for misuse, whether through hacking or unauthorized surveillance.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Enemy countries have dedicated hacking teams fighting for information domination on an astounding scale - which is illustrated by this hack coming on the heels of the massive telecom hack pulled off over the last few months.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Secure Annex has launched its own investigation into this hacking campaign.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Unlike open societies where research is public and shared, China often keeps its researchers’ work secret while also taking Western technology through hacking, forced technology transfers and industrial espionage.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2025
Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger disclosed the details about the extensive Chinese hacking operation that allowed Beijing to access private text messages and phone conversations involving an undisclosed number of Americans.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Mandating compliance could push users toward centralized custodians, exposing them to risks such as hacking, data breaches, and authoritarian surveillance.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Aggregating personal and transactional data across multiple custodians increases the potential for misuse, whether through hacking or unauthorized surveillance.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Enemy countries have dedicated hacking teams fighting for information domination on an astounding scale - which is illustrated by this hack coming on the heels of the massive telecom hack pulled off over the last few months.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Secure Annex has launched its own investigation into this hacking campaign.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Unlike open societies where research is public and shared, China often keeps its researchers’ work secret while also taking Western technology through hacking, forced technology transfers and industrial espionage.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2025
Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger disclosed the details about the extensive Chinese hacking operation that allowed Beijing to access private text messages and phone conversations involving an undisclosed number of Americans.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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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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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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Cultivate work-life balance Senior professionals often face the challenge of managing demanding roles alongside personal commitments.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Chelle had been managing Algerian first-division side MC Oran before being appointed Nigeria’s head coach.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Because climate change impacts poor nations the most, jobs addressing it can be a great opportunity to support vulnerable communities, which could be a meaningful change from a high-pressure corporate role in, say, New York or London.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, his goals of expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enhancing coverage and affordability, addressing rural and mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs proved largely aspirational.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Beyond any surface-level familiarity, this process can create meaningful and enduring relationships that can open doors, provide mentorship and help build exponential growth in careers and finances.—
Sanjay Sehgal,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.—
Chris O'Neill,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Its treating its legends better than ever.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Nicholas Meyer’s novel The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, which imagined Sigmund Freud treating Holmes for his addiction to cocaine.—
Alec Nevala-Lee,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.—
Corey Scurlock,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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