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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
Billionaire Larry Ellison helped lift his son’s deal with his vast wealth and ties to Trump and Republicans, exploiting regulatory uncertainty surrounding Netflix.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This seventh chapter just seems to be exploiting our affection for the Scream team’s history and thinking die-hards will simply go see anything with the name slapped on it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
This will deepen the misery of people living in Cuba and risks prompting other exiles into launching paramilitary adventures in hopes of exploiting Havana’s weakness.
—William M. Leogrande, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
That set-up makes Cole relatively unique among prediction markets’ headliners, many of whom are suspected of exploiting insider info to dupe rubes for short-term gains.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
The humanitarian system has been hobbled by a growing number of governments aggressively exploiting and militarizing aid for political advantage.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged dozens in schemes exploiting programs like housing support for people with addiction and disabilities, autism support programs and a pandemic-era meal program for children.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Critics at its first press screening called the film disgusting, accusing it of exploiting both its oblivious subjects and the beloved former first lady.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Maryland is stuck with a distracted governor, exploiting our vulnerable state to advance his political career.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This seventh chapter just seems to be exploiting our affection for the Scream team’s history and thinking die-hards will simply go see anything with the name slapped on it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
This will deepen the misery of people living in Cuba and risks prompting other exiles into launching paramilitary adventures in hopes of exploiting Havana’s weakness.
—William M. Leogrande, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
That set-up makes Cole relatively unique among prediction markets’ headliners, many of whom are suspected of exploiting insider info to dupe rubes for short-term gains.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
The humanitarian system has been hobbled by a growing number of governments aggressively exploiting and militarizing aid for political advantage.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged dozens in schemes exploiting programs like housing support for people with addiction and disabilities, autism support programs and a pandemic-era meal program for children.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Critics at its first press screening called the film disgusting, accusing it of exploiting both its oblivious subjects and the beloved former first lady.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Maryland is stuck with a distracted governor, exploiting our vulnerable state to advance his political career.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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And Anthropic isn’t actually opposed to using AI to deploy autonomous weapons.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions wrote to the family offering to review the decision to drop the charges – using new evidence if any is obtained by the NSW Police.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Employees at the company, then known as Facebook, proposed a public audit of design features that might contribute to compulsive use of the platform in the fall of 2018, citing growing public concern that tech companies were intentionally manipulating users, according to the documents.—
CNN,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Employees at the company, then known as Facebook, proposed a public audit of design features that might contribute to compulsive use of the platform in the fall of 2018, citing growing public concern that tech companies were intentionally manipulating users, according to the documents.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sophomore would deliver, utilizing an acrobatic leg save to win it for the Sundevils.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Subcontractors were selected in part based on their track records in hiring residents, minorities, and women, and in utilizing MBE/WBE firms.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Harding said the Democrats are abusing the process.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Court’s 2024 criminal-immunity decision might seem to run counter to Roberts’s project—all the more so because of how brazenly Trump is currently abusing the power of his office.—
Sarah Isgur,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic has been most focused on applying its technology to cybersecurity and has been one of the only advanced AI models available for use in classified operations.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ma is currently applying for political asylum in the US.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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There is little doubt that Paramount Skydance will make massive cuts to WBD operations for the sake of de-leveraging the balance sheet.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 2015, the staff of Bernie Sanders, who had begun campaigning for President, asked Friedmann for advice on a bill that would have banned the federal government from employing private-prison companies.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Smith said Microsoft is employing electricians who are commuting from as far as 75 miles away from their job sites—or even temporarily relocating to fill roles.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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His next challenge will be harnessing his power of division to help Republicans in the midterm elections, as the party faces an uphill battle to maintain their total control of Congress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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