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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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
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
In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Roza has spoken increasingly openly about how Russian female agents use a playbook that exploits human vulnerabilities to steal secrets from the West.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
For Abercrombie & Fitch, fraud often exploits early refund programs and customer service escalation, according to Rob Sondergaard, the apparel retailer’s senior director of returns, fraud and abuse.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The signal sent by the tumor exploits this system, much like malicious code used by a hacker.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Levich also dispels claims that surrogacy exploits women.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Her exploits with the Panthers are chronicled there in the football archives.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Their exploits and developments have been the stuff of enthusiasts’ dreams.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 27 Feb. 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, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump celebrated veterans and tied their exploits to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Right from the beginning, his origin story and exploits have been carefully curated.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Macklin Celebrini represented the San Jose Sharks well at the Olympics — and a new worldwide audience watched his exploits.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
And that’s how the world came to know the exploits of Nazgul, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog who ran on the course during an event on Wednesday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Roza has spoken increasingly openly about how Russian female agents use a playbook that exploits human vulnerabilities to steal secrets from the West.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
For Abercrombie & Fitch, fraud often exploits early refund programs and customer service escalation, according to Rob Sondergaard, the apparel retailer’s senior director of returns, fraud and abuse.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The signal sent by the tumor exploits this system, much like malicious code used by a hacker.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Levich also dispels claims that surrogacy exploits women.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Their exploits draw the attention of fashion mogul Christine Smith (Demi Moore), and the group must plan one final heist, joined by supernatural allies and time-bending technology.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Her exploits with the Panthers are chronicled there in the football archives.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Their exploits and developments have been the stuff of enthusiasts’ dreams.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 27 Feb. 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, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump celebrated veterans and tied their exploits to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Right from the beginning, his origin story and exploits have been carefully curated.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Macklin Celebrini represented the San Jose Sharks well at the Olympics — and a new worldwide audience watched his exploits.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
And that’s how the world came to know the exploits of Nazgul, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog who ran on the course during an event on Wednesday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
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The insurer said during a Senate committee hearing that Nutex abuses the independent dispute resolution process, which was intended by the federal No Surprises Act to be a last resort in cases where providers and health insurers can’t agree on what should be paid for out-of-network care.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Firstly, AccuWeb offers Linux and Windows dedicated hosting, while HostArmada uses Linux exclusively.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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The company uses subcontractors at Camp East Montana, including security firm Akima Global Services and medical contractor Loyal Source.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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By pairing disabled dancers with able-bodied performers, AXIS Dance Company began shifting attention away from impossible feats to the art of what’s possible.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Her feats captured the attention of local artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And upstairs, rooftop bar High Praise keeps things fresh with rotating pop-ups throughout the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The little things added up Tuesday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Live actors are involved in three of the four experiences.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The World in Kansas City, which opens Friday, features artists from around the world who have had meaningful experiences — and in many cases built their lives — in Kansas City.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With over 1,000 employees in more than 80 countries, the company leverages decades of experience in movement disorders and neurological conditions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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By comparison, Tesla’s Optimus leverages end-to-end neural networks based on the company’s Full Self-Driving software.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The circuit utilizes some public roads – such as Aughtie Drive and Lakeside Drive – and a parking area in its layout.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ursa Major utilizes advanced manufacturing and flexible system architectures to develop technologies for land, air, sea, and space applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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