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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
According to the complaint, authorities believe the same individual similarly exploited at least 26 other children using online platforms.
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Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Often the updates help keep you safe by patching loopholes in previous versions of software that scammers exploited.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Ryan had exploited that kindness.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The 30-second spot cites a 2023 New York Times investigation into migrant children trafficked and exploited to work grueling jobs at factories, construction sites, farms and other dangerous work places.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Chiefs’ offensive hot streak has exploited zone coverage.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Nearly fifty years on, minimalism has become the stuff of cliché, its devices endlessly exploited on film and television soundtracks.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The outlet said it has long been alleged that Andrew exploited the role to gain personal access to wealthy individuals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Once Josh McDaniels unlocked the Browns defense in the third quarter with perimeter runs that exploited their man-heavy approach and surprised them with a double-pass, Maye hit an easy touchdown throw that gave the Patriots some breathing room.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Often the updates help keep you safe by patching loopholes in previous versions of software that scammers exploited.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Ryan had exploited that kindness.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The 30-second spot cites a 2023 New York Times investigation into migrant children trafficked and exploited to work grueling jobs at factories, construction sites, farms and other dangerous work places.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Chiefs’ offensive hot streak has exploited zone coverage.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Nearly fifty years on, minimalism has become the stuff of cliché, its devices endlessly exploited on film and television soundtracks.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The outlet said it has long been alleged that Andrew exploited the role to gain personal access to wealthy individuals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Once Josh McDaniels unlocked the Browns defense in the third quarter with perimeter runs that exploited their man-heavy approach and surprised them with a double-pass, Maye hit an easy touchdown throw that gave the Patriots some breathing room.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploited
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Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even among some voters who were sincerely uncomfortable with Mamdani’s past rhetoric, many rationalized that an authentic Democrat with a pulse was still better than someone who might be manipulated from afar.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Experts said those markets are at risk of being manipulated by foreign influence.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This cooling is utilized within Epic Group’s laundry, where high internal temperatures create challenging working conditions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tons of artists have utilized the property including Taylor Swift, Korn and Keith Urban, to name a few, the website says.—
TJ Macias,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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But like any power, it can be abused.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Macro factors like lower consumer demand, higher material and labor costs, and a trend in consumer trade-down to lower margin tire products have applied significant margin and growth pressure.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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And some Venezuelans, who applied to renew earlier this year, had their TPS extended through early April.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Activists there leveraged this wholly unanticipated outcome to accelerate the rise of an organized antislavery campaign after 1783.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The high court’s nine justices are slated to hear 80 minutes of oral arguments about whether the Commander in Chief lawfully leveraged a 1977 trade law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), in implementing double-digit duties on America’s trading partners across the globe.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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The report, which was first covered by the Washington Post, looked at the top 25 employers in each state that employed the most SNAP and Medicaid recipients.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lillig is no longer employed in either of those roles.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Graphene is already being harnessed in the manufacturing of electric batteries, semiconductors, and other products, but with 200 times the strength of steel, urban planners also see its potential as a construction additive.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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This creates serious pressure, 26 bars, waiting to be harnessed.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Exploited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploited. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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