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as in using
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 manipulating
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 utilizing
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 exploiting
For society, all sorts of complex questions arise if the basic science affirms the conditions necessary for exploiting the water.
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Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Roblox’s child safety policies have long faced criticism, and a Bloomberg investigation in 2024 found that police in the United States had arrested at least two dozen users accused of exploiting minors since 2018.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, the company says the hacker generated the DDoS by exploiting User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets, which are used for video and audio streaming, as well as video conferencing.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Abusers and traffickers are exploiting this lack of oversight—leaving women coerced, deceived, and sometimes poisoned.
—Christa Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Researchers in Taiwan documented this rare case of a predator exploiting its prey’s mating signal to its own advantage.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The method doesn't rely on exploiting a software bug or delivering an obviously malicious file.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Walton’s overwhelming message in the book is that anyone can be taken in by a con artist who is experienced in finding a person’s vulnerabilities and exploiting them.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
In 1960, a villager was exploiting Petralona Cave about 22 miles southeast of Thessaloniki, Greece.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Roblox’s child safety policies have long faced criticism, and a Bloomberg investigation in 2024 found that police in the United States had arrested at least two dozen users accused of exploiting minors since 2018.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, the company says the hacker generated the DDoS by exploiting User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets, which are used for video and audio streaming, as well as video conferencing.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Abusers and traffickers are exploiting this lack of oversight—leaving women coerced, deceived, and sometimes poisoned.
—Christa Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Researchers in Taiwan documented this rare case of a predator exploiting its prey’s mating signal to its own advantage.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The method doesn't rely on exploiting a software bug or delivering an obviously malicious file.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Walton’s overwhelming message in the book is that anyone can be taken in by a con artist who is experienced in finding a person’s vulnerabilities and exploiting them.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
In 1960, a villager was exploiting Petralona Cave about 22 miles southeast of Thessaloniki, Greece.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Former Formula One driver David Coulthard has accused the McLaren Racing F1 team of manipulating the Italian Grand Prix race results by issuing team orders during the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hacker’s malware focuses on stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking and manipulating the user's browser.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bin Laden, through the al-Qaida terrorist organization, targeted the United States for nearly a decade before the 9/11 attacks in 2001, utilizing this large and expansive infrastructure.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were more than 3,000 new downloads of the IndyCar app over race weekend, with 80,000 fans utilizing the app on race day.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And when markets fail, public institutions must act to prevent dominant players from abusing their power.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Langley says Axon is a monopolist abusing its market position to choke out competition.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By leveraging the social and financial dynamics of crypto, these ecosystems would grow virally—attracting both contributors seeking income and companies seeking scarce data.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 1992, leveraging its technical knowledge, the brand created the official uniforms for the Italian Show Jumping Team at the Barcelona Olympics, leading to the design of one of its signature jackets, the Horsey, in blue technical fabric with a yellow trim.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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For years, researchers have dreamed of harnessing DPPs to control light in the terahertz (THz) frequency range, a largely untapped part of the spectrum that sits between microwaves and infrared light.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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During his 50-year solo career, the designer transformed the red carpet into a runway, teaching Hollywood how to dress and harnessing the power of celebrity to build his global fashion empire—and his legacy.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Today, the foundation operates the state’s largest private, nonprofit art program, including employing nearly 20 art professionals.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Winocour is a tasteful stylist, employing Filip Leyman and Anna Von Hausswolff’s evocative score to further elevate her already plenty stirring pictures.—
Richard Lawson,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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