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as in cracker
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the company's security experts spent days trying to figure out how a hacker could have gotten past the firewall
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as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
weekend golf hackers who are there mainly for the social networking
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Recent Examples of hacker
Hot on the heels of the Copy Fail access vulnerability that had remained hidden for 9 years comes news that a new zero-day, with no patch available and granting hackers root, has been confirmed.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
An expert said the hackers posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The hacker group has set a May 12 deadline for the company to respond before potentially releasing the data.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The hackers initially exploited Free-For-Teacher accounts on April 29, which Instructure previously disclosed.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
An expert said the hackers posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The hacker group has set a May 12 deadline for the company to respond before potentially releasing the data.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The hackers initially exploited Free-For-Teacher accounts on April 29, which Instructure previously disclosed.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
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Thanks to advanced performance technology, players are much better prepared for professional baseball coming out of the amateur ranks, and prospects have a much better chance of early success in the major leagues.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One analyst even declared the kidnapping the work of a lone amateur despite having described it as a sophisticated group of abductors just a couple weeks earlier.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Many are financed through crowdfunding, with subscribers garnering exclusive perks, and embrace subtitles and alternate audio (a series like the Japanese cyberpunk Milky Subway is dubbed in 10 different languages).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The troubled production resulted in a bizarre cyberpunk schlock-flick that felt far removed from what most fans understood Mario to be.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including lessons for kids and childcare services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Despite the smaller merits caseload, tax law geeks like me have been delighted to see high-profile tax cases reach the Court.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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SoundCloud rappers were weebs; DnD geeks became huge influencers.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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From a six-room farmhouse in Maine to a clifftop institute in Big Sur, the country offers options that range from gentle and beginner-friendly to fitness-focused and famously demanding.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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With the Phillies down three in the ninth, Schwarber let four consecutive sinkers from Soto go by rather than take a hack and try to make something happen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The Bottom Line On Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc started as a viral wine hack, but its 2026 upgrade makes the trend more interesting.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Sheriff investigators described Pickles as a novice operator of the boat.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Taylor Swift just wore the most romantic summer hairstyle that any novice can achieve.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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