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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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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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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
Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 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
Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
These copper bird bath hacks keep water looking clear all on their own by releasing copper ions that resist algae and rust.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Elizabeth Thibaudeau is aware of the longevity boom, a product of the nearly $9 trillion wellness economy that has grown in large part because of the interest in preventive health diagnostics and hacks to age well.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 May 2026
It’s been another big week for hacks, as the ShinyHunters ransomware group breached video platform Vimeo and home security company ADT.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The book showcases recipes for all cooking skill levels, along with party-hosting hacks and tips.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Is there any real solution to the nightmare of online password management in an era of increasingly clever hacks, scams, and identity theft?
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
These passes are great hacks for getting Sling Orange for less time and money.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
With a few simple hacks, the space can go from cluttered to clean in no time.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The technology is a Vagus nerve stimulator that bio hacks the parasympathetic nervous system.
—Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 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
Noun
But this, finally, brings us to the whole point of the article—what are your cool terminal tricks and hacks?
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
These copper bird bath hacks keep water looking clear all on their own by releasing copper ions that resist algae and rust.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Elizabeth Thibaudeau is aware of the longevity boom, a product of the nearly $9 trillion wellness economy that has grown in large part because of the interest in preventive health diagnostics and hacks to age well.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 May 2026
It’s been another big week for hacks, as the ShinyHunters ransomware group breached video platform Vimeo and home security company ADT.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The book showcases recipes for all cooking skill levels, along with party-hosting hacks and tips.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Is there any real solution to the nightmare of online password management in an era of increasingly clever hacks, scams, and identity theft?
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
These passes are great hacks for getting Sling Orange for less time and money.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
With a few simple hacks, the space can go from cluttered to clean in no time.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Searching for inspiration for her next novel, Elise subtly manipulates the people closest to her like characters in a book.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Primarily, though, Bhabha’s work addresses the now.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Without governance that addresses accountability, transparency, bias, and data privacy, enterprise deployment will stall on its most significant risks.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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So we’re probably doomed to endless toxic feedback loops unless someone hits upon a brilliant fundamental redesign that manages to change those dynamics.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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As more repeat purchases become automated, the need for store trips declines, shopping moves from browsing to outcome setting, and consumers express a goal once, and the system increasingly manages the rest.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Across the street, a club takes phones at the door — sticker over the lens, no photos.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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Also, first-time buyers need a state government that is actually on their side, not one that treats housing as an abstract debate.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The county needs leadership that treats housing production as urgent while getting the details right.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Admission is free; the group accepts donations.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2026
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Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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