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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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
In recent history, Perplexity hasn’t been the victim of any major data breaches, leaks, or hacks.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Some parents even swear by certain hacks for relieving ear pain during air travel.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Luckily, there are maintenance hacks to keep your mani looking fresh.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Viral videos showcased affordable meal hacks, with creators sharing their experiences making meals with limited resources in response to news that SNAP, also known as food stamps, may run out of funding within weeks if the budget deadlock continues.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Despite the proliferation of productivity tools, performance frameworks, and time management hacks, many leaders still end their days feeling overwhelmed and mentally spent.
—Por Amy Brann, Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
For more of our favorite organizing hacks to clean up your pantry, check out our favorite picks below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
In recent history, Perplexity hasn’t been the victim of any major data breaches, leaks, or hacks.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Some parents even swear by certain hacks for relieving ear pain during air travel.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Luckily, there are maintenance hacks to keep your mani looking fresh.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Viral videos showcased affordable meal hacks, with creators sharing their experiences making meals with limited resources in response to news that SNAP, also known as food stamps, may run out of funding within weeks if the budget deadlock continues.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Despite the proliferation of productivity tools, performance frameworks, and time management hacks, many leaders still end their days feeling overwhelmed and mentally spent.
—Por Amy Brann, Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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The Overlook Hotel is, yes, sinister and even demonic, taunting Jack Torrance with bizarre visions that Kubrick manipulates to create a mounting sense of dread.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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This created a tunable metasurface, a structured layer that manipulates how waves interact with the surface, allowing the coating to absorb radar signals across various frequencies.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Forsytes is produced in association with ITV Studios, which handles international distribution, with PBS Distribution handling North American rights.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The approach also addresses RO’s brine disposal challenge while producing powers.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the right one takes some thought, though.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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The biggest challenge for the authors to commercialize this into a product, however, is to solve whether this actually treats the disease-specific molecular features of common alopecias like male or female pattern alopecia.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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