1
as in manipulated
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 handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer
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Recent Examples of hacked
In this conversation with Interesting Engineering, Elbasyouni reflects on his path from a curious kid who hacked radios to a leader in aerospace innovation, the lessons learned from startups and deep-space engineering, and the mindset needed to break through barriers, technical and otherwise.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Shohei Ohtani, who had started the game on short rest and surrendered a three-run blast to Bo Bichette that put the Dodgers in a hole, hacked at a first-pitch cutter inside that Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base handled easily.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The investigation found that six employee email accounts were hacked between March 12 and March 22, 2025, and it was confirmed on August 4, 2025, that personal information may have been accessed by an unauthorized third-party in connection with the incident.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Card-reading contact lenses, X-ray poker tables, trays of poker chips that read cards, hacked shuffling machines that predict hands.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Sometime between September 2019 and July 2021, a cyber actor who the government believes is associated with Iran's government hacked Bolton's personal email account and got access to information Bolton emailed improperly, according to his indictment.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
One public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, for about 10 minutes.
—Ashley J. Dimella , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In July 2021, a representative of Bolton told the FBI that a cyber hacker believed to be associated with Iran hacked Bolton’s personal email account, according to the indictment.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Even worse, self-driving vehicles present safety concerns and other vulnerabilities, such as being hacked or spoofed by malicious agents at home or abroad.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Shohei Ohtani, who had started the game on short rest and surrendered a three-run blast to Bo Bichette that put the Dodgers in a hole, hacked at a first-pitch cutter inside that Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base handled easily.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The investigation found that six employee email accounts were hacked between March 12 and March 22, 2025, and it was confirmed on August 4, 2025, that personal information may have been accessed by an unauthorized third-party in connection with the incident.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Card-reading contact lenses, X-ray poker tables, trays of poker chips that read cards, hacked shuffling machines that predict hands.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Sometime between September 2019 and July 2021, a cyber actor who the government believes is associated with Iran's government hacked Bolton's personal email account and got access to information Bolton emailed improperly, according to his indictment.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
One public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, for about 10 minutes.
—Ashley J. Dimella , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In July 2021, a representative of Bolton told the FBI that a cyber hacker believed to be associated with Iran hacked Bolton’s personal email account, according to the indictment.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Even worse, self-driving vehicles present safety concerns and other vulnerabilities, such as being hacked or spoofed by malicious agents at home or abroad.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacked
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Even among some voters who were sincerely uncomfortable with Mamdani’s past rhetoric, many rationalized that an authentic Democrat with a pulse was still better than someone who might be manipulated from afar.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Experts said those markets are at risk of being manipulated by foreign influence.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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One of those main areas that needs to be addressed is the bullpen, as the Cubs didn't have much talent at the back end of their bullpen.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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All were given entry into a yearlong accelerator run by Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a mainstay of the program that has endured where others have changed.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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The nation endured while its enemies were defeated.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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For centuries, urban policy has treated inequality as inevitable, rather than intentional.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Visitors were treated to a traditional lion dance, complete with the eye-dotting ceremony that symbolized good fortune and energy for the new venture.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jonah also organized an event in which 600 students formed a giant heart on the school field, an image in direct contrast to the swastika, sending a message that hate will not be tolerated.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Violent behavior towards officers or others, or destructive behavior towards local businesses, will absolutely not be tolerated.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Hacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacked. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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