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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
The team says its approach offers a new way to tune these light sources by exploiting the unique layered structure of hBN, a material that can be repeatedly separated, twisted, and reassembled.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Daniel Emilio Rodriguez, 35, of Sanford, recorded himself raping, molesting and exploiting the girl over the course of two years and also masturbated in front of her and a 10-year-old male relative, prosecutors say.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Andrea Marshall, 44, is accused of exploiting her employees and stealing tens of thousands of dollars from their wages over about three years.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 18 June 2026
But Griffin wasn’t finished exploiting the controversy.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
One of the first allegations that Epstein was exploiting his associations with the modeling world appeared in a police report filed in 1997 in California.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Dynamic pricing is simply an algorithm created to achieve that by exploiting market power.
—Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
ShinyHunters uses various techniques to gain initial access, including exploiting cloud misconfigurations and software vulnerabilities, stealing OAuth tokens, supply chain attacks, voice phishing, and other forms of social engineering.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Dynamic pricing is simply an algorithm created to achieve that by exploiting market power.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Daniel Emilio Rodriguez, 35, of Sanford, recorded himself raping, molesting and exploiting the girl over the course of two years and also masturbated in front of her and a 10-year-old male relative, prosecutors say.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Andrea Marshall, 44, is accused of exploiting her employees and stealing tens of thousands of dollars from their wages over about three years.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 18 June 2026
But Griffin wasn’t finished exploiting the controversy.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
One of the first allegations that Epstein was exploiting his associations with the modeling world appeared in a police report filed in 1997 in California.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Dynamic pricing is simply an algorithm created to achieve that by exploiting market power.
—Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
ShinyHunters uses various techniques to gain initial access, including exploiting cloud misconfigurations and software vulnerabilities, stealing OAuth tokens, supply chain attacks, voice phishing, and other forms of social engineering.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Dynamic pricing is simply an algorithm created to achieve that by exploiting market power.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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What online scammers are looking to steal The FBI issued a warning last month that cybercriminals are manipulating or reproducing the official FIFA World Cup website to scam fans who are looking for tickets, hospitality packages, merchandise, streaming access and betting opportunities.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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America’s youth have been increasingly abusing common over-the-counter medications, according to poison center records.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Uber’s campaign accused trial attorneys of unethically abusing their clients and attorneys said the company is attempting restructure longstanding civil justice laws to escape accountability for harm caused by its drivers.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Hollister aims to capitalize on the booming back-to-college market and evolve into a lifestyle brand, leveraging its strong growth as A&F's primary revenue engine.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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By leveraging OnBuy’s proprietary OnCommerce platform, which has already fueled an 86 percent growth trajectory over three years, EasyShop will hit the ground running across 21 European countries.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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As climate change supercharges storms and other extreme weather, rewilding projects are emerging as one solution — harnessing the skills of animals to create more resilient landscapes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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General Motors is among the Western automakers striving to match that blistering pace, by harnessing AI and simulation to dramatically shorten development times.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 June 2026
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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