CASHING IN (ON) Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

cashing in (on)

verb

present participle of cash in (on)

as in playing (on or upon)

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

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Post-reaction analysis using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, or SEM/EDX, also showed morphological and compositional changes in the catalyst samples.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Spain highlighted incentives, investment, talent and infrastructure, while Greece stressed using international productions to build local capacity and training.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

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During a hearing over that issue last month, prosecutors revealed jailhouse recordings in which Lavie bragged about exploiting Cloobeck.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
As attacks become more automated, adaptive and capable of exploiting multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously, security teams can no longer rely on detecting and responding to individual indicators after an attack is already underway.

— Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploiting

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At no point did anyone believe that Peyton Manning or SNL espoused abusing kids.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
According to Dutch News, Ben Saunders struggled with health issues and had various run-ins with law enforcement over the years, including a 2016 community service sentence for abusing a traffic official.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of abusing

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By leveraging multigenerational and diverse employee panels and focus groups, organizations can better understand what resonates and how to share authentic leadership experiences.

— Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
At the time, however, WWE allegedly pressured Tubi into canceling the deal, leveraging its relationship with Tubi-owner Fox — WWE’s SmackDown aired on the broadcast network back then.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of leveraging

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Maeve wakes up unhinged, manipulating her not-grandson Eddie (Anson Boon) and relishing a gunfight that leaves a hole in her husband’s chest like a typical partner might celebrate a birthday party.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Posters are editing and manipulating the recordings to distort their content.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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