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as in abuses
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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2
as in manipulates
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 uses
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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as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
the fanciful exploits of the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan
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as in things
something done by someone
once famed as an actor, John Wilkes Booth is now remembered for a single exploit, his assassination of Lincoln
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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
a memoir recounting three decades of exploits as a roving foreign correspondent for TV news
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Recent Examples of exploits
David Szondy
june 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The addition was a prompt injection, a form of AI attack that exploits an LLM’s inability to distinguish between legitimate user prompts and those from unauthorized, potentially malicious third parties.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
The technique exploits a material’s crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns directly onto hard materials used in devices, including silica.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
But as the rhetoric intensifies, some people have raised questions about how accurately the attacks portray Villegas’ role as a school board trustee in approving confidential settlements and whether the campaign messaging exploits deeply sensitive allegations.
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Mathew Miranda
may 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
There is no room in this organization for anyone who exploits their authority.
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Lisa Starke,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The zero-day actually exploits a vulnerability first reported in September 2020, by James Forshaw from the Google Project Zero research team.
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Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Scott Alldridge,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Once the floats started their passage from the southern tip of Manhattan up to City Hall, those lucky revellers who’d guaranteed themselves a spot put on their own show, one that rivalled the on-court exploits of the Knicks.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Messi broke a silly amount of records with his exploits at the Kansas City Stadium.
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Jay Harris,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Long ago, Levi and Vega, children of the fearsome captain of the Sea Dragon, grow up on tales of daring seafaring exploits, but there are stories they haven't been told — stories about witches, mermaids and magical maps.
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Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The world followed the exploits of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission in near real-time thanks to a high-tech laser link between the astronauts and Earth that enabled high-definition streaming video and images.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Success in sports was also recognized on Friday, with Kevin Sinfield knighted for his glittering rugby league career and subsequent fundraising exploits to aid research and support families affected by motor neuron disease, a neurological disorder.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
And throwing himself into everything from sumo wrestling to organizing music festivals (there’s an unexpected Backstreet Boys cameo), Poldi is never short on extracurricular exploits, either.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Verb
This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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David Szondy
june 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The addition was a prompt injection, a form of AI attack that exploits an LLM’s inability to distinguish between legitimate user prompts and those from unauthorized, potentially malicious third parties.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
The technique exploits a material’s crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns directly onto hard materials used in devices, including silica.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
But as the rhetoric intensifies, some people have raised questions about how accurately the attacks portray Villegas’ role as a school board trustee in approving confidential settlements and whether the campaign messaging exploits deeply sensitive allegations.
—
Mathew Miranda
may 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
There is no room in this organization for anyone who exploits their authority.
—
Lisa Starke,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The zero-day actually exploits a vulnerability first reported in September 2020, by James Forshaw from the Google Project Zero research team.
—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Noun
Work that used to require top-tier nation-state capability is now within reach for moderately capable attackers because AI tools can write malware, scan and prod systems, automate recon and chain exploits at machine speed.
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Scott Alldridge,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Once the floats started their passage from the southern tip of Manhattan up to City Hall, those lucky revellers who’d guaranteed themselves a spot put on their own show, one that rivalled the on-court exploits of the Knicks.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Messi broke a silly amount of records with his exploits at the Kansas City Stadium.
—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Long ago, Levi and Vega, children of the fearsome captain of the Sea Dragon, grow up on tales of daring seafaring exploits, but there are stories they haven't been told — stories about witches, mermaids and magical maps.
—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The world followed the exploits of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission in near real-time thanks to a high-tech laser link between the astronauts and Earth that enabled high-definition streaming video and images.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Success in sports was also recognized on Friday, with Kevin Sinfield knighted for his glittering rugby league career and subsequent fundraising exploits to aid research and support families affected by motor neuron disease, a neurological disorder.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
And throwing himself into everything from sumo wrestling to organizing music festivals (there’s an unexpected Backstreet Boys cameo), Poldi is never short on extracurricular exploits, either.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
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New York City’s child welfare agency routinely abuses its emergency power to take children from their parents without a court order, creating lifelong consequences for families, a new class-action lawsuit seeking to end the practice alleged Thursday.
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People deserve a government that watches out for our people’s best interests, not one that abuses its powers and sells us to the highest bidder.
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Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
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Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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And yet, the brain is capable of cognitive feats that remain out of reach for today’s most advanced AI.
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The African nation was led by its defense and heroic feats of veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who had seven saves.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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The event goes beyond a traditional lecture and encourages participates to share and connect their own experiences to the country’s history, organizers said.
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Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families.
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The company leverages its SmartThings ecosystem and wearables to simplify healthy choices and provide personalized insights.
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Young Columbia, like other Youth Clubs, leverages social media to recruit members.
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The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
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This particular piece utilizes the material on a silhouette that’s been synonymous with disco culture since time immemorial.
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“Exploits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploits. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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