HACKS Synonyms: 258 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hack

as in manipulates

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 handles

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

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hacks

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noun (1)

plural of hack

as in chips

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface smallish hacks made in the bark of the trees marked the trail through the forest

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as in swipes

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument completely stunned by a vicious hack across the neck

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hacks

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noun (2)

plural of hack

as in taxis

an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled after a week of hailing hacks and inhabiting hotels, the sales rep was happy to be home

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as in amateurs

a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science is he really any good at the piano or just a hack?

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Recent Examples of hacks

Verb

Your personal information could be at risk if there's a data breach or someone hacks your account. —

Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Attachments are the perks of Hugh’s suit, including thrusters, mod slots and the Overdrive Protocol, a sort of ultimate move that builds over time and hacks enemies around the two. —

Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026 Harnessing the skill of veteran filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, the series follows the story of a scientist who hacks into the memories of dead people. —

New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026

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So instead of experimenting with potentially dangerous sleep-optimization practices or wasting time on hacks that don’t move the needle, try leaning into what sleep experts have been saying for years — practice good sleep hygiene. —

Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026 The issue is not just hacks, exploits, or smart contract vulnerabilities. —

Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The good news is the list doesn’t stop here—keep reading for more sweatproof makeup hacks available at Amazon to keep your face flawless through heat, humidity, and whatever else summer brings your way. —

Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 Renner notes that there’s an entire Wikipedia page dedicated to hacks that were only possible because of imperfect cryptographic randomness. —

Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 May 2026 Besides that, hacks can lead to SSRF (server-side request forgery) exploits and, in some cases, remote code execution. —

Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Pregame batting practice is a relaxed, tranquil time for hitters to get some hacks, outfielders and pitchers to shag fly balls and infielders to take grounders. —

Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 One of the most straightforward hacks is their recommendation to simply move your summer vacation to the week of August 17–23, which Skyscanner reports offers the best value for summer flights. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Over the years, the BA team has racked up an impressive number of travel hacks and tips along with their frequent flyer miles. —

Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026

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The Rams star quarterback manipulates opposing players with his eyes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026