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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
The New York Knicks hacked Wilt Chamberlain mercilessly in the end, trying to get the notoriously bad free-throw shooter to make foul shots.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Israel hacked nearly all the traffic cameras in Tehran years ago, and had been closely tracking the comings and goings of the bodyguards and drivers of senior Iranian officials.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
That does not mean your computer, phone or accounts are hacked.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
After a nearby hospital is hacked and ransomed, the higher-ups decide to defend its system by shutting it down, which means business must be conducted in the old-fashioned, paper-and-clipboards way.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But no extra security was added, meaning it could be hacked in the same way again.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Traffic cameras in the Iranian capital had been hacked for years, funneling crucial intel straight to Tel Aviv.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Allegheny County Emergency Services said the radio system has not been hacked, but that the unknown user has been able to access the analog radio system and transmit the messages.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This was a mistake — and the mistake is defined in the book as making the decision to go forward with The Interview, which [resulted in Sony getting] badly hacked.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Israel hacked nearly all the traffic cameras in Tehran years ago, and had been closely tracking the comings and goings of the bodyguards and drivers of senior Iranian officials.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
That does not mean your computer, phone or accounts are hacked.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
After a nearby hospital is hacked and ransomed, the higher-ups decide to defend its system by shutting it down, which means business must be conducted in the old-fashioned, paper-and-clipboards way.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But no extra security was added, meaning it could be hacked in the same way again.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Traffic cameras in the Iranian capital had been hacked for years, funneling crucial intel straight to Tel Aviv.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Allegheny County Emergency Services said the radio system has not been hacked, but that the unknown user has been able to access the analog radio system and transmit the messages.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This was a mistake — and the mistake is defined in the book as making the decision to go forward with The Interview, which [resulted in Sony getting] badly hacked.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacked
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Easter changes date every year, and the blooms on sale are carefully manipulated to bloom on time.—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the lab setting, various atmospheric variables can be precisely manipulated to closely understand the phenomenon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Today must be handled one thing at a time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thursday was a momentous day for the district, with teachers demonstrating at campuses, the district calling for a return to negotiations for union leaders and parents trying to determine whether to send their children to school as substitutes handled classroom duties.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Trump has also managed to avoid complex questions about those issues — the most pressing before his administration — and despite Democrats and some of his own supporters lashing out over them.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Gibb managed to get to 17 points, but finished just 6 of 22 from the field.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Civilian and military achievements are accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The technical design review was completed in under 18 months, the formal application was accepted in May 2024, the safety evaluation was issued in December 2025, and the environmental impact statement was finalized in October.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Without proper circulation, any water from leaks or condensation just linger, and if it’s not addressed—which is often the case in a space like the basement—then mold and mildew forms.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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More than a dozen Democratic senators are demanding answers from the Department of the Interior about the removal of signs across national parks—displays that addressed topics including slavery, Native American history, and climate change.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Officers then began taking apart the tank, which was not factory standard, and discovered the woman lying in a puddle of gasoline, appearing disoriented and suffering from apparent chemical burns to her legs and feet; she was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, treated and quickly released.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The migrants and the poor were treated inside the two-block-long structure nicknamed Chicago’s Ellis Island, which also was the site of the first blood bank in the United States, founded by immigrant Hungarian doctor Bernard Fantus.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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After 40 years, the bloom might be off the Austin event's rose, at least for those who have participated in the global festival and conference — or even just tolerated it — for decades.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Finally, colleges and universities must ensure their culture communicates that parents aren’t just tolerated but welcomed and celebrated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Hacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacked. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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