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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
Although they were explicitly programmed to refuse to help hackers, the bots were duped into abetting the cybercrime.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
And in 2024, the three Iranian hackers working for the government were charged with compromising the Trump campaign as part of an effort to disrupt the 2024 election.
—David Gilbert, Wired News, 3 Mar. 2026
These attacks have enabled the hackers to establish long-term persistence in those systems.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly harmless activities, like checking flight itineraries or loyalty accounts, can leave a breadcrumb trail for hackers.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
And in 2024, the three Iranian hackers working for the government were charged with compromising the Trump campaign as part of an effort to disrupt the 2024 election.
—David Gilbert, Wired News, 3 Mar. 2026
These attacks have enabled the hackers to establish long-term persistence in those systems.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly harmless activities, like checking flight itineraries or loyalty accounts, can leave a breadcrumb trail for hackers.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
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Gonzalez was selected in the 10th round of the 1990 MLB amateur draft by the San Diego Padres and started the traversing of the minors in hopes of making it to the majors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Determining the change in Didymos and Dimorphos' orbit around the sun was a labor of love, particularly for the 49 amateur astronomers who traveled to the ends of the Earth looking for stellar occultations.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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Also previewed was The Ghost in the Shell, the cyberpunk series that explores the intersection of humanity and technology in a hyper-connected 2029 metropolis.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to his lawyer, Jimenez was trying to encourage the agents to wrap up before the kids arrived.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The day-long geek fest features various activities and exhibitors, including cosplay contests for different age brackets and San Antonio filmmakers sharing their works.—
René Guzman,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of the best ways for a beginner to invest in gold is to use a gold ETF.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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For beginners who want results quickly, or observers short on time, smart telescopes can be an effective solution — but creative control is mostly sacrificed.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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To tackle pesky bathroom gunk more efficiently, Shields recommends a couple of hacks to loosen it beforehand.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Top 2026 Health and Wellness Trends From nervous system tracking to longevity drugs and viral nutrition hacks, new wellness trends promise better health and longer lives.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cake, which is similar to the classic pound, is easy for a novice baker to whip up.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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