HACKING Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

hacking

verb

present participle of hack

as in manipulating

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently I doubt that she can hack a job with so many responsibilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in handling

to put up with (something painful or difficult) she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer

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 hacking As scandals go, this doesn’t exactly rise to the level of News of the World hacking famous phones. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026 The phone hacking scandal that began in the 1990s and continued for more than a decade gave Harry the opportunity to break with royal family tradition and take his case to court. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 The group alleged that as well as hacking their phones, journalists from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tapped landlines and bugged houses and cars. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026 Shortly afterward, somebody attempts to out him by hacking his Instagram profile and posting pictures of his real face in place of his cryptic avatar. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026 Overcoming the water barrier In the past few years, roboticists have been hacking cockroaches. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 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 Giveaway. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026 Restore its greatness, that is, by cutting taxes, hacking back the regulatory state, and hugely expanding the military. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking

Verb

This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of manipulating

Verb

Diabetes medications, arthritis treatments, allergy shots, and auto-injectors all make care more accessible when managing chronic conditions.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Despite the challenges posed to ranchers, wolves play an important role in managing the balance of an ecosystem.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

Regulators should prioritize data showing improving mistake rates and potential for significant risk reduction, even tolerating minor inconveniences.

— Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
For decades, the system has demanded toughness in exactly the wrong places, tolerating dysfunctional technology, absorbing endless documentation, and compensating for broken workflows.

— Frantz M. Berthaud, STAT, 7 July 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

For decades, the traditional healthcare and fitness sectors have operated on a model that prescribes band-aid solutions, actively treating superficial symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of physical and mental exhaustion.

— Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
These insights may help remediation teams prioritize their response efforts, including addressing potentially inaccurate information, improving the visibility of accurate content, and supporting broader reputation-management objectives.

— William Jones, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of addressing

Verb

Its shuttering, alongside other long-standing landmarks like Taix restaurant, underscores Echo Park’s growing tension between new development and preserving neighborhood character.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.

— Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Tokyo — Japan may have its first ever female prime minister, but her government’s attempts to avoid a royal succession crisis are making the chances of a woman taking the imperial throne ever slimmer.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Since taking office, al-Zaidi has made a public show of cracking down on corruption.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

Comeback stories like Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn 's, after multiple injuries and another serious injury this year at the Winter Olympics, are an enduring element of sports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
But the enduring appeal outside of the state has been more surprising.

— Conor Knighton, CBS News, 12 July 2026