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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2
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
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week and used to scam her clients out of money.
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Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2024, biometric data from a facial recognition system used at bars and clubs in Australia was hacked.
—Jonathan S. Weissman, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
Harper hacked at a 3-0 pitch and fouled it.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Both Tunsil and his agent revealed that the former Ole Miss Rebel had his accounts hacked, with screenshots being posted of Tunsil texting the assistant athletic director of the university for help with his rent.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Federal officials said Lane hacked into two companies — including PowerSchool, according to Reuters and ABC News — in an attempt to extort them.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Tisza’s database was at one point hacked and posted online, apparently to encourage harassment of party members.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Musa Tariq with the Council on American-Islamic Relations shared his concerns that Flock’s data can be easily hacked.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The malicious actor hacked into Weiss’s contact’s Telegram, arranged a video call with him, and attempted to run a script on his computer to get his passwords.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2024, biometric data from a facial recognition system used at bars and clubs in Australia was hacked.
—Jonathan S. Weissman, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
Harper hacked at a 3-0 pitch and fouled it.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Both Tunsil and his agent revealed that the former Ole Miss Rebel had his accounts hacked, with screenshots being posted of Tunsil texting the assistant athletic director of the university for help with his rent.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Federal officials said Lane hacked into two companies — including PowerSchool, according to Reuters and ABC News — in an attempt to extort them.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Tisza’s database was at one point hacked and posted online, apparently to encourage harassment of party members.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Musa Tariq with the Council on American-Islamic Relations shared his concerns that Flock’s data can be easily hacked.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The malicious actor hacked into Weiss’s contact’s Telegram, arranged a video call with him, and attempted to run a script on his computer to get his passwords.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacked
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Defense attorneys argued at trial that the investigation into the assassination was a mess and that the four were manipulated into taking blame for an internal coup.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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These were teenagers, and they were manipulated.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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That’s similar to how the Fire-Rescue Department handled a highly critical 2023 audit of how the city coordinates brush management on city property, including in parks, wildlands and canyons.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ban affects private destinations in the Bahamas managed by Carnival Cruise Line, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Rogen accepted the award on her behalf and delivered a speech that brought much of the audience to tears.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reportedly, Charles had been handing William more responsibilities amidst his cancer battle and had pretty much accepted William’s time was coming sooner, rather than later.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 May 2026
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The email, addressed to the entire board, announced a December special meeting to vote on a tax increase.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Jean Unger, who attended the march last June, addressed the court during Thursday's hearing.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The band has endured for decades with new material and regular tours.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The weeds can be pulled, hoed or treated with herbicides that permit use near trees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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It's treated like a score — as if longer automatically means better.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Hacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacked. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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