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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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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
Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
On February 27, Hadid continued her Milan Fashion Week exploits with the launch of her new capsule collection with Italian denim brand Miss Sixty.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Jim Dargati has scrapbooks filled with his dad’s athletic exploits.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Kneecap’s exploits, meanwhile, have sparked condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and saw member Mo Chara hauled in front of a judge on terrorism charges (a case that has since been thrown out of court).
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The 34-year-old Georgia native uses social media, mainly TikTok, to document his exploits as Charlotte’s version of the Dark Knight.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
And, as an old rival of top drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, his exploits have been referenced in their storylines.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Nobody talked of anything but him—his magnificent exploits and irresistible wit.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Dark Reading reports that the exploits turn Defender into an attacking tool.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Lockwood exploits that conundrum, and even takes part in it.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
On February 27, Hadid continued her Milan Fashion Week exploits with the launch of her new capsule collection with Italian denim brand Miss Sixty.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Locals are happy to regale you with tales of family squabbles and fishing exploits at any of the seaside watering holes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Jim Dargati has scrapbooks filled with his dad’s athletic exploits.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Kneecap’s exploits, meanwhile, have sparked condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and saw member Mo Chara hauled in front of a judge on terrorism charges (a case that has since been thrown out of court).
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The 34-year-old Georgia native uses social media, mainly TikTok, to document his exploits as Charlotte’s version of the Dark Knight.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
And, as an old rival of top drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, his exploits have been referenced in their storylines.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Nobody talked of anything but him—his magnificent exploits and irresistible wit.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Dark Reading reports that the exploits turn Defender into an attacking tool.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
Verb
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According to Lewkowitz, if a grower abuses the soil, the system ceases to be viable, leaving zero likelihood of success from a sustainability standpoint.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Under my watch, anyone who abuses wildlife in Florida will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Searching for inspiration for her next novel, Elise subtly manipulates the people closest to her like characters in a book.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For Love in the Time of Cholera, 1989, for instance, Pau uses early Picture-in-Picture (PiP) technology to frame clips from Zuni’s 1988 October/Decameron stage performance, which then float, rotate, and cascade across the screen.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Upstairs, in the bubble gum-pink Powder Room, Shahniani keeps his drag costumes, made by his favorite dressmaker, Kelsey Swarthout, who uses upcycled Disney sheets in her designs.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Wending its way around some of the highest peaks in the Pennines, the Settle-Carlisle Railway is among the greatest engineering feats of the Victorian age, and arguably England’s most scenic line.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
3 May 2026
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Notable feats that still remain unbroken include Cameroon’s Roger Milla becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup goal in 1994 at 42, and France’s Just Fontaine scoring 13 goals in the 1958 tournament.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Contemporary sculpture, by contrast, is born transient, and can enact only contingent experiences of belonging.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Interestingly, the technology eliminates bulky cooling systems and leverages a domestic supply chain.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The technology leverages Google’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Gemini models.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The facility utilizes clean energy and will not produce any off-site emissions, according to proposal documents.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Clustering containers in a way that utilizes varying plant types and heights in a way that mimics the verticality of natural habits isn’t strictly about aesthetics.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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“Exploits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploits. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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