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as in manipulates
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 handles
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 swipes
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 taxis
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 amateurs
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 hacks
Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Attachments are the perks of Hugh’s suit, including thrusters, mod slots and the Overdrive Protocol, a sort of ultimate move that builds over time and hacks enemies around the two.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
Harnessing the skill of veteran filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, the series follows the story of a scientist who hacks into the memories of dead people.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Besides that, hacks can lead to SSRF (server-side request forgery) exploits and, in some cases, remote code execution.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Ababil also has claimed credit for hacks affecting South Florida's Tri-Rail commuter transit system, vehicle tracking company Vyncs, and Saudi infrastructure firm Unimac.
—Raphael Satter, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Cleaning hacks have their appeal with promises of less effort, better results, and all in half the time.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Pregame batting practice is a relaxed, tranquil time for hitters to get some hacks, outfielders and pitchers to shag fly balls and infielders to take grounders.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
One of the most straightforward hacks is their recommendation to simply move your summer vacation to the week of August 17–23, which Skyscanner reports offers the best value for summer flights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Over the years, the BA team has racked up an impressive number of travel hacks and tips along with their frequent flyer miles.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
The internet is full of hacks for Blooket, Gimkit, Prodigy, and others—such as browser extensions that automatically answer every question correctly.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Verb
The technology is a Vagus nerve stimulator that bio hacks the parasympathetic nervous system.
—Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Attachments are the perks of Hugh’s suit, including thrusters, mod slots and the Overdrive Protocol, a sort of ultimate move that builds over time and hacks enemies around the two.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
Harnessing the skill of veteran filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, the series follows the story of a scientist who hacks into the memories of dead people.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Renner notes that there’s an entire Wikipedia page dedicated to hacks that were only possible because of imperfect cryptographic randomness.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Besides that, hacks can lead to SSRF (server-side request forgery) exploits and, in some cases, remote code execution.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Ababil also has claimed credit for hacks affecting South Florida's Tri-Rail commuter transit system, vehicle tracking company Vyncs, and Saudi infrastructure firm Unimac.
—Raphael Satter, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Cleaning hacks have their appeal with promises of less effort, better results, and all in half the time.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Pregame batting practice is a relaxed, tranquil time for hitters to get some hacks, outfielders and pitchers to shag fly balls and infielders to take grounders.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
One of the most straightforward hacks is their recommendation to simply move your summer vacation to the week of August 17–23, which Skyscanner reports offers the best value for summer flights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Over the years, the BA team has racked up an impressive number of travel hacks and tips along with their frequent flyer miles.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
The internet is full of hacks for Blooket, Gimkit, Prodigy, and others—such as browser extensions that automatically answer every question correctly.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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Her husband manipulates her, her best friend hates her, her sister derides her; her entire existence is thin and precarious.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Researchers from Doshisha University in Japan have found that the bat does not merely survive this sensory overload, but also actively manipulates its environment to overcome the clutter and locate its prey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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This interview question provides insight into how an organization handles priorities, communicates, and leads.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The same Amazon service also handles fulfillment for sellers on Shopify, Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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First Up Chipmaker Micron Technology reached a $1 trillion market value amid Wall Street enthusiasm for memory chips as a crucial part of the AI buildout.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Micron’s 2026 run of high-bandwith memory chips — a type of dynamic random-access memory used in complex, high-speed computing — is already sold out for the year, the company has said.—
Mark Dee
May 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 2026
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Take a clean, dry microfiber cloth and wipe down the shower tiles, working in long swipes.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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The ad was filled with references blending the show and his campaign, including swipes at incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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Each one works against the increase in value as the pros crush the over-exuberance, as represented by fat premiums that the amateurs create.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The amateurs approached questions with an open mind, were less sure of their initial conclusions, and considered a wider range of evidence before committing to an answer.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Federal legislation championed by both parties — such as the American Ownership and Resilience Act, which addresses the financing challenges — is one of several bills recently introduced.—
Matt Helmer,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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This development addresses the oxygen evolution reaction, which typically requires expensive materials like iridium or ruthenium.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Will its out-of-the-box simplicity—born from a culture that tolerates zero friction—be seen as a competitive edge, or a constraint?—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Podocarpus tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped to suit your needs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Like many businesses and restaurants in neighborhoods like Little Village and Pilsen, Carnitas Uruapan picked itself back up after economic woes and significant blows to foot traffic as customers were afraid to eat out, while employees hesitated to come to work.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The city’s population was diverse and fractious, with religious and ethnic groups who spoke Russian, Polish, Belarusian, German, Yiddish, and Hebrew, and often came to blows with one another.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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