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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
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
A number of these hacks require serious power tools, never mind sharp objects like knives to cut the tops (or bottoms) off plastic water bottles.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Some of these hygiene product hacks truly cross the line.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
A number of these hacks require serious power tools, never mind sharp objects like knives to cut the tops (or bottoms) off plastic water bottles.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Weiss conducted the hacks by first targeting a third-party vendor, Keffer Development Services.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Weiss conducted the hacks by first targeting a third-party vendor, Keffer Development Services.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Some of these hygiene product hacks truly cross the line.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
A number of these hacks require serious power tools, never mind sharp objects like knives to cut the tops (or bottoms) off plastic water bottles.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Some of these hygiene product hacks truly cross the line.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
A number of these hacks require serious power tools, never mind sharp objects like knives to cut the tops (or bottoms) off plastic water bottles.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Weiss conducted the hacks by first targeting a third-party vendor, Keffer Development Services.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Weiss conducted the hacks by first targeting a third-party vendor, Keffer Development Services.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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Her work addresses important contemporary topics with empathy and depth.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The study provides new avenues of research and treatment that addresses a patient's health beyond IBD.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2025
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The office accepts complaints online and gives information on what documents are needed for the reports.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Under federal law, any station that accepts payment, services or other valuable consideration for airing material must disclose this information to the audience at the time of broadcast.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum actively treats discoloration with 2% niacinamide and helps brighten the look of dark circles, thanks to caffeine.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's the way society treats you.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Although spot freight rates continue to tumble as more global ocean freight capacity enters the market, congestion in the largest ports in Asia and Northern Europe still endures.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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From the pyramids to the mysteries of hieroglyphs and the afterlife, its legacy endures.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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