1
as in manipulating
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities
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2
as in handling
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 hacking
During a panel on whole-life wellness, longevity was discussed as more than just hacking exercise and nutrition habits; experts redefined it as adopting a health mindset to live a longer—and happier—life now and into the future.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
LastPass told Bleeping Computer that, in some cases, members of the hacking group called victims while posing as LastPass employees and told them to enter their credentials on the phishing site.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Last month, some of Europe’s biggest airports, including London Heathrow, were forced to temporarily suspend operations due to a hacking incident which affected check-in and boarding systems provider Collins Aerospace, causing delays and cancellations which affected hundreds of travelers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Non-kinetic defenses (like jamming or hacking drones) don’t always work, especially against autonomous or hardened systems.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The ports left them open to hacking.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
So that episode will make fun [of] billionaire life-extension body-hacking lunatics.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Cybernews describes itself as using ethical hacking techniques to disclose cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Stella is also highly tech-savvy and, oh yes, was very much around for Paul Marks hacking into UBN just two years ago.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
LastPass told Bleeping Computer that, in some cases, members of the hacking group called victims while posing as LastPass employees and told them to enter their credentials on the phishing site.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Last month, some of Europe’s biggest airports, including London Heathrow, were forced to temporarily suspend operations due to a hacking incident which affected check-in and boarding systems provider Collins Aerospace, causing delays and cancellations which affected hundreds of travelers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Non-kinetic defenses (like jamming or hacking drones) don’t always work, especially against autonomous or hardened systems.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The ports left them open to hacking.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
So that episode will make fun [of] billionaire life-extension body-hacking lunatics.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Cybernews describes itself as using ethical hacking techniques to disclose cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Stella is also highly tech-savvy and, oh yes, was very much around for Paul Marks hacking into UBN just two years ago.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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The real reason is to wreak as much havoc as humanly possible, or at least that’s what we’re given to believe from the way the hostess swans about while deftly manipulating dozens of puppet strings simultaneously.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since 2024, a number of lawsuits have been filed by parents against companies offering AI chatbots, alleging that extensive use of the technology led to a range of harms to kids, including manipulating and isolating them and leading to death by suicide.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Your biggest challenge this month is managing your expectations, especially when emotions run high.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Every child benefits from practicing waiting, joining conversation and managing boredom in everyday settings.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hegseth said addressing the legacies of the war, which ended 50 years ago in April, remains the foundation and a top priority of the countries’ defense relationship.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Beach preservation is another concern, one that the resort is mindfully addressing.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, Solomon noted that such reversals were a normal feature of long-term bull markets, noting that the investment bank’s standing advice to clients remains to stay invested and review portfolio allocation, not attempt to time markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The top has a standing collar with adjustable drawstrings and cute bell sleeves, while the wide-leg pants have practical pockets for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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The only recourse those unregulated bookmakers had when their Spidey-senses tingled was to simply stop taking bets on the suspicious game.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whether viewed as a patriot who protected America or as the architect of an era of overreach, Cheney’s legacy remained one of lasting influence—a testament to the enduring force of political will.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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