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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Some are planners who start their process before even stepping foot on a plane, while others simply play mind games with themselves to acclimate to the new time, and still others have figured out some pretty creative hacks that work for them.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Lead dietitian at the Mayo Clinic Diet, Tara Schmidt, previously told Flow Space that one of her favorite healthy eating hacks is to focus on adding color to each plate.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Jan. 2026
Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more!
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Ambitious political hacks are always looking to move up the food chain, and being mayor of Los Angeles is the next step up the ladder.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
But there are a few hacks that will make your wings rival those from a neighborhood bar.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Some of these hygiene product hacks truly cross the line.
—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
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
The truth is, there are ways to make tax season smoother, but most of them aren’t secrets, and none of them come from viral videos or internet hacks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Some are planners who start their process before even stepping foot on a plane, while others simply play mind games with themselves to acclimate to the new time, and still others have figured out some pretty creative hacks that work for them.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Lead dietitian at the Mayo Clinic Diet, Tara Schmidt, previously told Flow Space that one of her favorite healthy eating hacks is to focus on adding color to each plate.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Jan. 2026
Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more!
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Ambitious political hacks are always looking to move up the food chain, and being mayor of Los Angeles is the next step up the ladder.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
But there are a few hacks that will make your wings rival those from a neighborhood bar.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Some of these hygiene product hacks truly cross the line.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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Meanwhile, Luke and his fellow rebel demigods fall under Kronos’ influence as the Titan manipulates them into helping resurrect him.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Also, the fact that Stephen’s not physically intense, necessarily, but moreso manipulates mentally with mind games must bring its own challenges.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike end-of-life recycling plants, the CRCC primarily handles unused cells and residues from pilot production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT handles the thinking work that used to require a whole team.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to Taylor, the best mask is the one that addresses what your hair actually needs at that moment.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This low-maintenance shrub tolerates salt, drought, and heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the fund on behalf of the Norwegian population.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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This person the one who manages your manager.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Table of Contents takes the form of song titles to pair the music, if desired, and (unofficial) Spotify playlists have sprung up to assist.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Even companies with strong brands are finding that adding the next million subscribers takes more time, more money and more effort than the last.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So the house went searching for the kind of workshop that still treats crystal as craft, landing with a fourth-generation maker in Bohemia to hand-etch each of the 200 bottles.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Stanton treats the exchange in such rudimentary, flat fashion that any connection between us and the character is lost.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Volume 1 about a troubled pregnant woman who accepts an invite to a dinner party which degenerates into a bloody and demented nightmare.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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The no-cost plan accepts simple state and federal returns reporting W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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