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as in using
to take unfair advantage of
the type of person who exploits a friend's good nature by constantly sponging off of him
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as in manipulating
to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means
a politician more than willing to exploit any national tragedy for political gain
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as in utilizing
to put into action or service
it will be a shame if you don't exploit your artistic talent to the fullest
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Recent Examples of exploiting
By the time Cale Makar picked up the puck on the offensive line, exploiting Taylor Ward in a mismatched one-on-one before sniping short side past Anton Forsberg, the impending sweep was clear.
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Before a tool like this, exploiting a serious software vulnerability required real technical skill.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of exploiting public office in 2009.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Come for the sunshine, great beaches, and exciting events, but don't even think of exploiting our residents.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Prediction market controversy Van Dyke’s arrest is the latest in a series of controversies involving prediction markets, whose growing popularity has raised concerns about gambling addiction and about people with inside information exploiting their knowledge to wager on event contracts.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This was aimed at closing a current loophole that some athletes are exploiting in order to be eligible for the state playoffs.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Bridges has happily accepted the schematic change, which consists of him exploiting mismatches, rebounding, and recognizing when to step up versus defer to teammates.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Before a tool like this, exploiting a serious software vulnerability required real technical skill.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of exploiting public office in 2009.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Come for the sunshine, great beaches, and exciting events, but don't even think of exploiting our residents.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Prediction market controversy Van Dyke’s arrest is the latest in a series of controversies involving prediction markets, whose growing popularity has raised concerns about gambling addiction and about people with inside information exploiting their knowledge to wager on event contracts.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This was aimed at closing a current loophole that some athletes are exploiting in order to be eligible for the state playoffs.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Bridges has happily accepted the schematic change, which consists of him exploiting mismatches, rebounding, and recognizing when to step up versus defer to teammates.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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Sadie Benning and Michael Almereyda have found ghostly, evocative textures using Pixelvision, a Fisher-Price toy camera from the late 1980s.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Redick worked with James’ trainer Mike Mancias to ensure his 41-year-old star’s durability in the final aughts of the game – the four-time NBA MVP eventually playing a team-high 45 minutes while using any opportunity to sink to the floor for a breather.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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This can involve pretending to be an IT customer support and manipulating an employee at a target company into handing over internal access.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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But even then, our team of artists got in there and just started manipulating things.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to utilizing his singing background and going through extensive training to sing as Michael, Jaafar's voice was also blended in with Michael's voice in some scenarios.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The White House declined to comment on the allegations against former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who stepped down last week after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Under the plan, FISA, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens, would be extended for three years, with new oversight guardrails and penalties for abusing the spy tool.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The review process is expected to take 18 months and is part of a two-step process, which also includes applying for an operating license.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Girod noted that by applying for relief, Guerra Sandoval was giving the government all her personal information — even fingerprints.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft and Meta, like its counterparts Google and Amazon, are pouring billions of dollars into AI investments, including in data centers and compute, and leaning into leveraging AI tools to move faster and more efficiently.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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By leveraging discrete differential geometry, these methods enable task transfer across surfaces.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is employing a PCR thermocycler that cuts the time to get a diagnosis from days to just merely hours.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The costliest thing that Take-Two manages is the investment in developing new ideas and harnessing the potential of cutting-edge technology to deliver mind-blowing gaming experiences for fans.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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