as in exploited
disapproving
to treat (something that cannot be owned or that everyone has a right to) like a product that can be bought and sold
Do we really want to commodify our water supply? I feel like our culture is being commodified.
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The same elements—lack of lighting, cell phone service, and CCTV—that make a place enticing for outdoor enthusiasts are easily exploited by criminals.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Although the machines aren't connected to the internet, an examination found software vulnerabilities that could be exploited if someone gained physical access.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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In addition to accusations Chávez abused minors and women, his longtime ally Dolores Huerta accused Chávez of assaulting her, too.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The House will vote on a bill requiring Congress to pass a balanced budget and another allowing for the deportation of immigrants found to have abused public assistance programs.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Warren cited the possibility that Grok could leak classified information to adversaries, be manipulated based on biased or inaccurate data, or lack critical safety controls and put service members in danger.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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The situation might have been manipulated but their reactions remain natural even if slightly tentative.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Commodified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodified. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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