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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
New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Here, three interior designers share some of their favorite bedding hacks that will elevate both the look and feel of your bed in no time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Pull-out cabinet organizers are one of our favorite hacks to make your space feel like a luxury kitchen without having to replace your cabinets.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
There's the perfect number of underwear to bring, hacks for packing for short trips, hacks for packing for long trips, and everything in between.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Soaking seeds in water hacks that protection system and makes seeds sprout faster.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Their Instagrams are usually a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes beauty hacks.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Hoglines, hacks and grippers The Norfolk Curling Club is one of two in Connecticut.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Here, three interior designers share some of their favorite bedding hacks that will elevate both the look and feel of your bed in no time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Pull-out cabinet organizers are one of our favorite hacks to make your space feel like a luxury kitchen without having to replace your cabinets.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
There's the perfect number of underwear to bring, hacks for packing for short trips, hacks for packing for long trips, and everything in between.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Soaking seeds in water hacks that protection system and makes seeds sprout faster.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Their Instagrams are usually a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes beauty hacks.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Chipotle's in-game giveaway and Super Bowl nacho hacks Chipotle has planned a game within the big game, giving 100,000 fans a chance to win a free entrée.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its network handles a range of freight services, including bulk commodity exports.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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River Forest village President Cathy Adduci and village administrator Matt Walsh said the plan is advancing to the Development Review Board, which handles Planned Unit Development applications for large-scale projects.—
Igor Studenkov,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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This research addresses one of the most complex problems in current robotics, the coordination of two arms working together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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New Indianapolis police chief Tanya Terry addresses viral officer threat video.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
12 Feb. 2026
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This tough shrub tolerates heat, drought, and salt spray, making an ideal addition to coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Garland’s debut is expected to be delayed until March as the training staff manages continued soreness in his surgically repaired left great toe.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Still, Postecoglou, who only entered the radar of British football fans after taking charge of Celtic in June 2021, manages to grip audiences better than almost anyone else in the game with his straight-talking brand and non-negotiable footballing approach.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Added to this are three restaurants that celebrate local and international flavors, four bars serving creative cocktails, and a spa that takes wellness to new heights.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Arriving With Dirty Hair The myth that dirty hair takes hair color better is completely false, so no need to show up with fifth-day hair for the sake of fresh highlights.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Or, more to the point, director Grant Gee treats his 102 minutes of baroque ennui as the devil claiming his due.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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John wants to create a magazine that treats politics like pop culture, banking on his ability to move seamlessly between the two worlds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Real-time ride transparency—When a teen accepts a ride, parents receive a link to track their trips in real time.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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The quarter zip took on a life of its own in September, when Restricted, a Miami luxury reseller that primarily stocks Chrome Hearts and accepts cryptocurrency as payment, claimed to be selling the genuine article.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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