EXPLOITED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

exploited

verb

Definition of exploited next

past tense of exploit

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 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 The vitality of her language, its frolicsome dance with personification, communicates its own resistance in the face of an indifferent world, exploited by imperialist greed and barbaric, militant might. —

Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026 Whether a vulnerability is intentionally planted by Beijing or casually exploited by Moscow, the result is identical. —

Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 She was exploited by her own studio, Fox. —

Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 Indeed, this was a more innocent time when conspiracy theories could still be fun and eccentric, and were less likely to be exploited by extremist actors. —

Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026 More people know about the kafala system, which exploited the migrant workers who built the infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup; this was technically abolished in 2017, but workers’ rights issues there remain. —

Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 May 2026 Last night, the Padres exploited some bad pitching and bad defense and rode their excellent bullpen to a victory over the Nationals. —

Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 The pope describes a new face of colonialism, where people's data and information are exploited. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026

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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026