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as in to manipulate
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities
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as in to handle
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer
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as in tired
used or heard so often as to be dull
the abrupt revelation of an enemy masquerading as a friend is such a hack plot twist
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
completely stunned by a vicious hack across the neck
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as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
is he really any good at the piano or just a hack?
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Recent Examples of hack
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Golf belongs to everyone, anyone with the time and inclination to get out and hack away.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
This is a great hack for keeping those pretty kitchen towels in good condition.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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Verb
Anthropic stated that Mythos Preview was so capable at hacking that only a small group of cybersecurity partners would be allowed to use it.
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Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Golf belongs to everyone, anyone with the time and inclination to get out and hack away.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Noun
His collection ranges from personal care to organizational hacks, with each item serving a distinct purpose.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
This is a great hack for keeping those pretty kitchen towels in good condition.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack
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This enables robots to identify objects, track movement, plan motions, and manipulate components with a high degree of precision.
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Wang then placed his hands underneath her clothing and began touching her breasts before manipulating her arm to touch his genitals, the suit states.
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Bosch, the German engineering firm, says its British subsidiary now handles 10,000 import transactions per year, a stunning increase from just 40 annually prior to Brexit.
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According to the developers, the AI agent will create itineraries, handle arrangements, and try to anticipate what guests need.
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Hollywood Plot Lines and Reality These are the tired questions every UFO skeptic asks.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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Without a doubt, with rising memory and chip prices, healthcare organizations that are increasingly leveraging the best of AI applications will face significant cost and infrastructure decisions.
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Emotionally, militarily, even symbolically, this is a devastating blow to the Black Queen and her cause.
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When Lucerys refuses, Aemond chases Lucerys on his dragon, seemingly meaning to injure him rather than kill him, but his dragon, Vhagar, delivers a fatal blow to Rhaenyra’s son.
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Police do not believe the cab was carrying any passengers at the time of the crash.
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That's in part because the Slate pickup comes exclusively in two-seat single-cab form, a fact that should only further endear it to wistful lovers of classic small pickups.
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Bobby Jones becomes the first amateur in 29 years to win the British Open.
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The current entry system for amateurs, which includes not only high schoolers but also international players who sign at 16, is hardly a model of economic efficiency.
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Both Ghana and England will walk away with a point after Ghana managed to hold off England in a heart-pounding final few minutes of stoppage time.
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Most of the site sits on private land, with a smaller portion managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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