1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hacker
However, a hacker hijacked the account of Axios' lead developer and quietly introduced two malicious software versions on Monday night, according to cybersecurity vendor StepSecurity.
—
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device's camera, location and all its data.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Genevieve Price considers herself a great flight hacker.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Although they were explicitly programmed to refuse to help hackers, the bots were duped into abetting the cybercrime.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hacker
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device's camera, location and all its data.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Genevieve Price considers herself a great flight hacker.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Although they were explicitly programmed to refuse to help hackers, the bots were duped into abetting the cybercrime.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hacker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
Noun
-
It was later revealed that Ibbotson, an amateur pilot, did not have a commercial licence and was not legally permitted to fly in the dark.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Asterisk Talley, the 17-year-old amateur, had a 65 and was in the group six shots behind at 10 under.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Sometimes what a title needs is a compelling vision and charm, and Sad Cat Studios delivers plenty of that with this upcoming cyberpunk thriller.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
-
The next three minutes loop cyberpunk synths while flashing between ideas: a brain-smacking rap-screamo section; a vaporwavey dream hole; a movie sample.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Watch this video for tips on finding age-appropriate books for kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
-
The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Segel makes Dan a bitterly perceptive geek, out of his depth but eager to prove himself, while Weaving invests Lisa with a snappishness that only camouflages her pain.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Such comes with a 12-game win streak and computer numbers that make even the geeks party on Broadway.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Apple GarageBand is a powerful, beginner-friendly free DAW for Mac that makes creating, recording, and learning music easy without sacrificing essential features.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
With that hack, job candidates began submitting résumés regardless of whether a job opening asked for one.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Some of the crypto wallets used in these hacks were also linked to the North Korean state actors known for their involvement in WannaCry and the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures by Lazarus Group.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Even Zoltan considers herself something of a novice.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
