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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
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.
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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
Ramaphosa accused these groups of exploiting migration anxieties to sow division through lawlessness and violence.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
This feels less like a billing problem and more like a system failure that the company is exploiting.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Traditionally, the oldest fires are believed to be the result of exploiting natural fires.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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
Ramaphosa accused these groups of exploiting migration anxieties to sow division through lawlessness and violence.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
This feels less like a billing problem and more like a system failure that the company is exploiting.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Traditionally, the oldest fires are believed to be the result of exploiting natural fires.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 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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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Zou noted that one major challenge is the lack of a mature software and algorithm ecosystem capable of fully utilizing photonic hardware.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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According to Variety and Puck, the film was originally set to dramatize Jackson being accused of abusing 13‑year‑old Jordan Chandler in 1993.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed in December, claims that the Litchfield Middle School failed to act on a complaint from the 1980s that Driscoll was allegedly abusing students before Fitterer and Bird were middle school students in the 1990s.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Zoli’s lofty warehouse space continues Amant’s design sensibility, employing and elevating simple materials like concrete, brick, and wood, which, says Ebers, are visually warm and acoustically beneficial (a boon nowadays when having a conversation in a restaurant can be increasingly challenging).—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
11 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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