1
as in abuses
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 manipulates
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 uses
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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as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
the fanciful exploits of the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan
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as in things
something done by someone
once famed as an actor, John Wilkes Booth is now remembered for a single exploit, his assassination of Lincoln
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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
a memoir recounting three decades of exploits as a roving foreign correspondent for TV news
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Recent Examples of exploits
Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
On February 27, Hadid continued her Milan Fashion Week exploits with the launch of her new capsule collection with Italian denim brand Miss Sixty.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
Stefanie Schappert, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Of the three exploits, two remain unpatched by Microsoft.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The Brazilian’s exploits, including in two penalty shootout wins, in the cup have firmly warranted the gloves in that competition.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Raphael’s father could manage people below him but also, as a courtier who wrote an entire epic about the life and exploits of Duke Federico, flatter the powerful above him.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Bess, in fact, was an athlete of such renown that her exploits included playing on a YWCA team for future Kansas coaching legend Phog Allen — who grew up in Independence.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Mythos is not simply good at finding vulnerabilities, Graham said, but also at chaining them together into complicated exploits that can be devastating hacking tools.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
The series chronicles the exploits of Kuashal Niroula and Danny Garcia as they are roped into an impressive group of eccentric, like-minded con artists to form the ‘gay grifters’ swindling a bevy of unsuspecting victims out of millions in cash and property over a decade plus.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
O’Neal wrote about delinquents – characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Lockwood exploits that conundrum, and even takes part in it.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
On February 27, Hadid continued her Milan Fashion Week exploits with the launch of her new capsule collection with Italian denim brand Miss Sixty.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
More than 250 security leaders helped shape the briefing, which argues the challenge is no longer just finding flaws, but deciding which ones actually pose real risk – and fixing them before they can be turned into working exploits.
—Stefanie Schappert, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Of the three exploits, two remain unpatched by Microsoft.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The Brazilian’s exploits, including in two penalty shootout wins, in the cup have firmly warranted the gloves in that competition.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Raphael’s father could manage people below him but also, as a courtier who wrote an entire epic about the life and exploits of Duke Federico, flatter the powerful above him.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Bess, in fact, was an athlete of such renown that her exploits included playing on a YWCA team for future Kansas coaching legend Phog Allen — who grew up in Independence.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Mythos is not simply good at finding vulnerabilities, Graham said, but also at chaining them together into complicated exploits that can be devastating hacking tools.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
The series chronicles the exploits of Kuashal Niroula and Danny Garcia as they are roped into an impressive group of eccentric, like-minded con artists to form the ‘gay grifters’ swindling a bevy of unsuspecting victims out of millions in cash and property over a decade plus.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
O’Neal wrote about delinquents – characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploits
Verb
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Under my watch, anyone who abuses wildlife in Florida will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its leader, the president, abuses power, hurts the innocent, and mocks the dead before their families have even begun to grieve.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Searching for inspiration for her next novel, Elise subtly manipulates the people closest to her like characters in a book.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The San Marcos Festival dates back to the 16th century and includes a traditional running of the bulls through the town's streets along with feats and music, per the local authorities.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the scenic byway is also a journey through one of the most ambitious feats of early American road design.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The few works in the show depicting Stojka’s experiences before and after internment capture the particularity of Romani life.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Where’s the respect for each other and each other’s experiences?—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tourism Fiji leverages these shows, with a recent marketing campaign celebrating the 25th anniversary of Castaway and a pop-up event in New York to mark 50 seasons of Survivor.—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its menu leverages a tight roster of local suppliers, including honey from Bee Local 416, fish and meat from Woodward Meats, and produce from Muddy Crops for elegant, easy-to-share plates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heating utilizes pellets made from wood offcuts from local forestry programs that would otherwise be thrown away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration utilizes two Strategic Partnership Projects and a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to turn fusion physics into industrial applications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Exploits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploits. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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