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
So scientists are still searching for measures of humanlike intelligence that can’t be hacked.
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Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
According to reporting by Reuters, the CIA had hacked the firm’s security camera system to help carry out the strike, all unbeknownst to Habibi.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Two hours later, a nearby Ukrainian signals-intelligence team hacked into the Russians’ drone feed and shared it with Adama.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
In September 2022, law enforcement started investigating when a woman’s Snapchat and Facebook accounts were hacked, officials said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Kendra further alleged that Lauryn's Snapchat account was hacked and popped back up in the town where Khloe lived.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
His brother had been badly damaged by scandal when the family's British tabloids were found to have hacked into mobile phone voicemails and otherwise violated people's privacy.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Shawn, according to the article, told his coworkers the family had experienced identity theft, which led them to missing house payments, and Kendra had said she’d been hacked after bouncing a check.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
According to reporting by Reuters, the CIA had hacked the firm’s security camera system to help carry out the strike, all unbeknownst to Habibi.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Two hours later, a nearby Ukrainian signals-intelligence team hacked into the Russians’ drone feed and shared it with Adama.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
In September 2022, law enforcement started investigating when a woman’s Snapchat and Facebook accounts were hacked, officials said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Kendra further alleged that Lauryn's Snapchat account was hacked and popped back up in the town where Khloe lived.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
His brother had been badly damaged by scandal when the family's British tabloids were found to have hacked into mobile phone voicemails and otherwise violated people's privacy.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Shawn, according to the article, told his coworkers the family had experienced identity theft, which led them to missing house payments, and Kendra had said she’d been hacked after bouncing a check.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacked
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Silvia faces the trauma of having been poisoned and closely manipulated, while Isabela deals with the aftermath of the accident and the blackmail, struggling with her guilt and the ongoing challenges of her addiction, though she is never taken into custody.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Critics say the rankings, which began in 1983 and have long been considered the gold standard, are biased toward selective private universities, are too easily manipulated by the schools themselves and fail to capture the breadth of a school's offerings.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ashe hired over a dozen employees, including a site editor who penned columns on subjects like Ken Starr and Bill Clinton, a talent coordinator, and workers who handled the development and design of the site.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
26 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jennings was also dealing with a shoulder and ankle injury, but managed to suit up anyway.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, the series managed to expand beyond its eponymous protagonist, introducing us to new characters and re-introducing us to old, like Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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For the counts on which she was convicted, jurors essentially accepted the actions depicted in that reenactment, accounting for the first two felony charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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That can be addressed through executive power.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Another person addressed the Reddit poster with empathy, but still blamed her for the incident.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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This time around, the Tigers endured slightly less turbulence in a 42-6 win over UMass on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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As with other good car designs that endured well beyond their 1960s-era prime, the Type 14 eventually became encumbered by massive rubber bumpers and oversized taillamps by 1973, though even these later models retain their charm.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shabanov’s size also has to be treated as a potential impediment.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The man was taken into custody and treated for minor injuries at a hospital, authorities said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Hacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacked. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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