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as in used
to take unfair advantage of
the type of person who exploits a friend's good nature by constantly sponging off of him
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as in manipulated
to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means
a politician more than willing to exploit any national tragedy for political gain
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as in utilized
to put into action or service
it will be a shame if you don't exploit your artistic talent to the fullest
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Recent Examples of exploited
Almost 90 percent of global marine fish stocks are fully exploited or overfished.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 11 June 2026
They can be stolen, reused and exploited.
—Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Across the world they had been enslaved, exploited and murdered.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Settlers have exploited discriminatory policies and archaeological claims to evict Palestinians far from the region’s war zones.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
There are no indications that the vulnerability has been actively exploited so far.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Trump’s legal loopholes Consider some startling examples of how Trump has legally exploited structural vulnerabilities and statutory loopholes to consolidate executive power as president.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
Settlers have exploited discriminatory policies and archaeological claims to evict Palestinians far from the region's war zones.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The early ceasefires forged with some of the biggest Colombian rebel factions have largely broken down — and even when those ceasefires were in place, the criminal organizations exploited the pause in hostilities to go after each other in the hope of capturing more territory and resources.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 11 June 2026
They can be stolen, reused and exploited.
—Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Across the world they had been enslaved, exploited and murdered.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Settlers have exploited discriminatory policies and archaeological claims to evict Palestinians far from the region’s war zones.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
There are no indications that the vulnerability has been actively exploited so far.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Trump’s legal loopholes Consider some startling examples of how Trump has legally exploited structural vulnerabilities and statutory loopholes to consolidate executive power as president.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
Settlers have exploited discriminatory policies and archaeological claims to evict Palestinians far from the region's war zones.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The early ceasefires forged with some of the biggest Colombian rebel factions have largely broken down — and even when those ceasefires were in place, the criminal organizations exploited the pause in hostilities to go after each other in the hope of capturing more territory and resources.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploited
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Authorities used night-vision equipment and conducted continuous overnight searches.—
Sofia Saric
June 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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During the Spain vs Cape Verde game on Monday, ITV showed how the breaks can be used in a different way.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He’s been manipulated to believe that this is what’s necessary by his sister.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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The people drawing the lines manipulated the system for partisan advantage.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The previous tenant—a coal merchant—had also utilized the small side room, which was connected to the main room by a door and a few steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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What Echinacea Was Traditionally Used For Native American communities have utilized echinacea for generations due to its healing properties.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
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None of those mothers were found to have abused or neglected their children.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Moreover, the states often abused their authority, both over their own citizens and with regard to each other.—
Jordan Cash,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The flutist Denis Bouriakov and the bassoonist Whitney Crockett applied pinpoint dexterity to Paganini and Rossini, respectively.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Three days after his arrest last August, Jasper applied for a hearing on the Missouri Department of Revenue’s one-year revocation of his license for allegedly refusing to submit to a chemical test.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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While figures like Hill, Bomani Jones, and Elle Duncan have leveraged their race to advance their careers, media companies have aggressively cut ties with white employees since 2020.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Brunson, the crafty undersized guard, leveraged that pressure by drawing two shooting fouls in as many possessions on three-point attempts.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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According to Patel, one suspect allegedly targeted the Jewish Federation in Bloomfield Township that day, while another, who was employed by the university, vandalized the home of the University of Michigan's president.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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But there is talent present, potential that could be harnessed on this roster, which is full of young players with upside.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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“Exploited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploited. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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