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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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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
The Sacramento Bee covered a major freeway tolling decision, a hacking incident at a local agency and a popular news anchor’s departure on Thursday.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The 39-year-old man, who holds both the Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by a federal court in New York on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft, a statement said.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
The 39-year-old man, who holds both the Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by a court in New York on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft, a statement said.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The answer appears to be that, while such a pathway may be possible, hacking it through the thicket of health care economics and politics would require dozens — or even hundreds — of difficult choices.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Loser of the Week Two British cybercriminals—20-year-old Thalha Jubair and 18-year old Owen Flowers—admitted to hacking into Transport for London’s network.
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Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
And [in the second term], remember this is after Iran has been hacking Trump campaign officials.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
If the Lakers renounce all their free agents except for Reaves, hacking their books with machete, the team would have Dončić, Jared Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James (partial guarantee) and Adou Theiro under contract.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The 39-year-old man, who holds both the Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by a federal court in New York on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft, a statement said.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
The 39-year-old man, who holds both the Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by a court in New York on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft, a statement said.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The answer appears to be that, while such a pathway may be possible, hacking it through the thicket of health care economics and politics would require dozens — or even hundreds — of difficult choices.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Loser of the Week Two British cybercriminals—20-year-old Thalha Jubair and 18-year old Owen Flowers—admitted to hacking into Transport for London’s network.
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Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
And [in the second term], remember this is after Iran has been hacking Trump campaign officials.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
If the Lakers renounce all their free agents except for Reaves, hacking their books with machete, the team would have Dončić, Jared Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James (partial guarantee) and Adou Theiro under contract.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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But Swedish intelligence recently alleged the country was manipulating economic data and that the true inflation rate could be much higher, perhaps as high as 15%.
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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With the Heat needing to make some important decisions in the coming days to round out its new-look roster around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, that process even includes managing its three two-way contract slots.
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The obvious reading is that workers want the freedom to leave, so the finding becomes an argument for tolerating churn.
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The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
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Steve Starner, chief executive officer of Continuous Composites, said the company is focused on addressing manufacturing challenges involving high-performance and high-temperature materials.
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After both letters were sent, Savannah Guthrie made a post on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers.
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Trees that remain standing lose their leaves and big limbs, and that trauma shows in their rings.
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Projected on several screens was a picture of Kohen in gingham overalls, standing next to Bluey.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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Lessons from the Iran war could well influence future Emirati military acquisitions choices, but not its enduring diversification strategy, which this prospective Indian deal doubtlessly reinforces.
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Unlike the players, who must adhere to Wimbledon's famously strict all-white dress code—an enduring symbol of the tournament's tradition and prestige—celebrity and royal guests have long used the stands as a showcase for standout fashion moments.
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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