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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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
An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland.
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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.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Restore its greatness, that is, by cutting taxes, hacking back the regulatory state, and hugely expanding the military.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Quantum computing poses potential benefits for the academic and business worlds, but also raises cybersecurity concerns, as it could be used to crack security codes that protect computers from hacking.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
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 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
Solve puzzles by knocking stuff over, meowing at bots, and hacking terminals with a drone backpack buddy.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
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
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.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Restore its greatness, that is, by cutting taxes, hacking back the regulatory state, and hugely expanding the military.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Quantum computing poses potential benefits for the academic and business worlds, but also raises cybersecurity concerns, as it could be used to crack security codes that protect computers from hacking.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
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 court in New York on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft, a statement said.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Solve puzzles by knocking stuff over, meowing at bots, and hacking terminals with a drone backpack buddy.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
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.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacking
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This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.
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After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
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Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.
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This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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Some may continue tolerating the pain and wait before searching for a bank that supports a new model or exposing the company to the uncertain risks of stablecoins—assuming the use case works at all.
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The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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Unguarded and standing inside the 6-yard box, Spain's Pedro Porro redirected a pass by Álex Baena perfectly into the net for a 2-0 lead in the 66th minute.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.
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Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.
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Organizers and instructors say creating spaces to climb, learn and socialize helps Ukrainians manage stress, find community and build enduring traditions even as war keeps daily life on hold.
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Together, these efforts are redefining resilience, not as leaving the ocean behind, but as restoring it while building enduring livelihoods.
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“Hacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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