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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 cliche
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 cab
an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled
after a week of hailing hacks and inhabiting hotels, the sales rep was happy to be home
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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
Nakissa Jahanbani, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Over the years, Tehran has built up a network of hacking groups to conduct reconnaissance, disinformation, data theft, sabotage and influence operations.
—Nakissa Jahanbani, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
These libraries are opening their stacks Brazil’s Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content
The hack on UNFI amounts to an attack on US critical infrastructure, said Andrew Howell, vice president of government affairs at the cyber firm SentinelOne Inc.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack
Verb
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Our Senate and representatives are all manipulating their own power rather than running the country.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
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But the lesson of the ’74 Act is clear: Absent congressional will, lawmakers inevitably will find ways to manipulate their own rules to make deficits even worse.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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His approval on handling inflation and the cost of living has also fallen by nearly 6 points in the same period.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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From floral arrangements to first dances, every detail matters—and at Walters Wedding Estates, every detail is handled with care, transparency, and a passion for making those dreams come true.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Thrivent now manages just under $200 billion in assets and ranks on the Fortune 500 list at No. 388.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Mowing Lawns Homeowners are usually away on vacation or are probably too tired to maintain their yards.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But, in Dick’s opinion, Charlie grew tired of baseball’s daily grind.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The move to delist them paused as the federal government addressed the federal court’s concerns, including researching the grizzly bear’s diet.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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The brand takes its name from its original owner, Jacob Schram, a German immigrant who purchased the land and started making wine there in the 1860s.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has taken the opposite approach in aiding Israel in a defensive capacity while considering launching offensive strikes against Tehran.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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Several leaders described the pressure of being both highly visible and easily stereotyped.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Their negative stereotyped reputation seems to follow them like ageism follows older employees or sexism follows female employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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