Thesaurus results for CASH IN (ON)

cash in (on)

verb

Definition of cash in (on)

as in to use

to take unfair advantage of some observers thought the lawyers were cashing in on the tragedy

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Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The man originally did not take responsibility, but the Sheriff’s Office later identified his vehicle using Flock camera footage and video from a homeowner’s private camera.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

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Some evidence of harms from testosterone stem from people who abuse the hormone, taking levels well above what would be used to bring a patient with hypogonadism into a normal range.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
The textbook catalogs the ways prosecutors can abuse their powers.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026

Definition of abuse

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Marco Tardelli, Italy vs West Germany, 1982 Italy exploit the space left behind as the Germans chase the game.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
That inconsistency may ultimately deliver advantages not to Europe, but to America, China, and every major power capable of exploiting its hesitation.

— Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of exploit

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Companies and institutions must intentionally leverage AI to enhance human relationships, mentorship, and care, ensuring efficiency serves dignity and purpose, not just output.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
By leveraging its intellectual property, Playboy pursues an asset-light model across licensing, digital content, consumer products and experiential offerings.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of leverage

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Federal prosecutors said the recruitment system helped Epstein abuse hundreds of victims over decades, while some recruiters later said they had themselves been manipulated, exploited or coerced by Epstein into participating.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Known as nitrogen-vacancy centers, these atomic-scale structures allow the system to manipulate electron and nuclear spins without needing liquid helium or high-vacuum environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

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