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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
Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
Launched in early 2009, the network has run continuously without being hacked, and today feels more secure than ever.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
The truth is, there are ways to make tax season smoother, but most of them aren’t secrets, and none of them come from viral videos or internet hacks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
This lawsuit dealt with aspects of the phone-hacking scandal that were familiar to the British public, having been the subject of a major legislative report in 2012.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
Launched in early 2009, the network has run continuously without being hacked, and today feels more secure than ever.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Lately, drinking warm water first thing in the morning has taken off on TikTok as a wellness hack.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
The truth is, there are ways to make tax season smoother, but most of them aren’t secrets, and none of them come from viral videos or internet hacks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack
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Over the past year, security researchers have been warning that hackers are increasingly targeting the technology behind global shipping, quietly manipulating systems that move goods worth millions of dollars.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The messages—widely condemned as vulgar, misogynistic, racist, and homophobic—also revealed discussions about manipulating media coverage, targeting political opponents, and casual references to the misuse of public funds.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which customarily handles shootings involving officers in the Peach State, is handling the investigation, which remains ongoing.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some people are probably tired of hearing my name.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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His campaign disputes that characterization, emphasizing his role on the administration’s FEMA Review Council, a body tasked with evaluating disaster policy rather than managing day-to-day operations, according to reporting from the Charlotte Observer.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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An American surfer managed to drag his surfboard onto the train, even though it wasn’t allowed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plastic wrap that's safe to use in the microwave is formulated to tolerate heat without melting or breaking down, while those that aren't may melt, warp, or leach chemicals into your dishes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel does not seem like an individual who tolerates stickiness.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Later, Lenape artist Joe Baker places cutout photographs of his ancestors over the stereotyped images of Native Americans found in the wallpaper.—
Tom McDonough,
Artforum,
1 Nov. 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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Slusser's parents, Paul and Kim Slusser, provided a joint statement to Fox News Digital addressing the crackdown on the university.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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There was also an Amazon package addressed to the 84-year-old on the front stoop.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saman said some of the wounded who were hospitalized, including one of his friends who was shot in his calf, were then taken into custody by the regime's forces.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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