1
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
Ivan Krastev, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
While the American military base RDA relentlessly exploits Pandora, Sully and his family seek refuge with the reef-dwelling, aquatic clan of Metkayina.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
And nobody exploits a flaw quite like a cornered Shanahan.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Loki, the trickster, exploits this unusual weakness by using an arrow made of mistletoe to kill Baldur.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
The two teams claim NASCAR exploits that control to impede potential rivals, pay teams less and prevent permanent ownership of charters, which are multiyear contracts between teams and NASCAR.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Here’s why that’s nothing more than a devious trick that exploits several problems with our modern communication landscape.
—Big Think, 12 Nov. 2025
Its subject is Sheldon Grossbart, a military trainee who exploits his Judaism for personal gain.
—Andrew Ridker, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
By subverting trust and building paranoia to screeching highs, The Thing exploits some of humanity's worst traits.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The karate-kicking all-women trio dazzled audiences for years, becoming a cultural phenomena as people tuned into watch their crime-fighting exploits.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Their albums tend to roll out every year or two, punctuated by long stretches of live gigs and other exploits beyond music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
News broadcasts began blaring word of his exploits, and a local vigilante decided to ram his Cadillac into the jet on the tarmac.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
With Wrexham about to embark on what manager Phil Parkinson hoped would be a decent run in last season’s FA Cup, his players were shown a montage of video clips detailing the club’s many exploits in the competition.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Written by and costarring Mike White (yes, that Mike White), the music comedy follows the exploits of exuberant guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black), who is fired from his band.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Over a decade hiatus followed, until the model returned with a third generation (R32) in 1989 and, thanks to its exploits on the track, became a legend.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
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Much as a private security company exploits rising risks to increase the cost of its services, Washington exploits European vulnerability and enjoys the attendant escalation of tension between Russia and its European allies.
—Ivan Krastev, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
While the American military base RDA relentlessly exploits Pandora, Sully and his family seek refuge with the reef-dwelling, aquatic clan of Metkayina.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
And nobody exploits a flaw quite like a cornered Shanahan.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Loki, the trickster, exploits this unusual weakness by using an arrow made of mistletoe to kill Baldur.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
The two teams claim NASCAR exploits that control to impede potential rivals, pay teams less and prevent permanent ownership of charters, which are multiyear contracts between teams and NASCAR.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Here’s why that’s nothing more than a devious trick that exploits several problems with our modern communication landscape.
—Big Think, 12 Nov. 2025
Its subject is Sheldon Grossbart, a military trainee who exploits his Judaism for personal gain.
—Andrew Ridker, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
By subverting trust and building paranoia to screeching highs, The Thing exploits some of humanity's worst traits.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
In December, Apple warned that iPhones are under attack from two exploits to its WebKit software.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The karate-kicking all-women trio dazzled audiences for years, becoming a cultural phenomena as people tuned into watch their crime-fighting exploits.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Their albums tend to roll out every year or two, punctuated by long stretches of live gigs and other exploits beyond music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
News broadcasts began blaring word of his exploits, and a local vigilante decided to ram his Cadillac into the jet on the tarmac.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
With Wrexham about to embark on what manager Phil Parkinson hoped would be a decent run in last season’s FA Cup, his players were shown a montage of video clips detailing the club’s many exploits in the competition.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Written by and costarring Mike White (yes, that Mike White), the music comedy follows the exploits of exuberant guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black), who is fired from his band.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Over a decade hiatus followed, until the model returned with a third generation (R32) in 1989 and, thanks to its exploits on the track, became a legend.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
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In the film, Victor emotionally abuses the Creature.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who abuses a position of power and jeopardizes our national security will be held accountable.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Luke and his fellow rebel demigods fall under Kronos’ influence as the Titan manipulates them into helping resurrect him.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Also, the fact that Stephen’s not physically intense, necessarily, but moreso manipulates mentally with mind games must bring its own challenges.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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The video, which has been posted on Instagram and TikTok and viewed thousands of times, shows a man either dead or dying from gunshot wounds as a Richmond detective uses a blunt object to smash in the driver’s side of his own vehicle and open the door.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Johnnie Ray Salisbury, now 71, was linked to the case by forensic genealogy — a science that uses DNA from a family tree to narrow down a suspect.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Megadeth have endured more personnel changes than any other thrash institution, and while Mustaine has firmly maintained the spotlight, the band’s greatest feats have always been a team effort.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unlike other Guinness feats, no one holds the title for very long.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That idea became Take Me on a Story, turning Treasure Island, Call of the Wild, and Studio Ghibli films into immersive experiences (custom for clients, of course).—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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One of his most memorable experiences came in 2008 with a moment in class involving a quiet student.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Novra Power has developed a modular turbine that leverages the capabilities of advanced 3D metal printing additive manufacturing technologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This leverages all the news coverage to trick users into engaging.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Manufacturing for these units is concentrated at the Jining base, which utilizes proprietary super-drawing lines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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This clever organizer set utilizes vertical space in your closet with a unique design that can hold leggings, jeans, trousers, scarves, hats, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Exploits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploits. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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