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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The leading magazine on cyber security, Wired, was hacked in December.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The trend is part of a growing movement of creative productivity hacks that make goal-setting fun, visual and interactive.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Strong passwords are very necessary, as anyone who has been hacked can tell you.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The leading magazine on cyber security, Wired, was hacked in December.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
Brighten Up Your Inner Corner Another hack to awaken hooded eyes?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The trend is part of a growing movement of creative productivity hacks that make goal-setting fun, visual and interactive.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack
Verb
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Harden understands the rules well as anyone to draw fouls (critics might argue manipulate the officials) to get to the line.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other charges accuse Yoon of manipulating the investigation into a marine’s drowning in 2023 and receiving free opinion surveys from an election broker in return for a political favor.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Perception is handled through a dual-lidar setup consisting of Halo and Sentinel systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Questions regarding vehicle maintenance and specifications are handled by the City of Chicago's Fleet & Facility Management department, which manages all municipal equipment.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Benin is the birthplace of voodoo, a religion far more complex than the tired tropes of straw dolls and pins.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The show premiered over Thanksgiving weekend, when people were tired and full and bored (and probably also horny), and countered our world’s unceasing badness with its world’s buoyant sweetness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the past, American capitalism, despite its many faults, had managed to develop a safety net that compensated a little for its exploitations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ownership also involves financial responsibility, with car insurance playing a role in how people manage and protect their assets.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The shed can tolerate up to 6 inches of snow, prevents rainwater from pooling, and has engineered air vents that ensure optimal ventilation inside.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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One county supervisor is now addressing the need and sharing his frustration with the lack of movement.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The design also addresses a common weakness of detonation engines.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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After bringing Lillis back to shore, he was joined by other people who helped to take her out of the water with her left arm missing from the elbow.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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