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as in cracker
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the company's security experts spent days trying to figure out how a hacker could have gotten past the firewall
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as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
weekend golf hackers who are there mainly for the social networking
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Recent Examples of hacker
The Fulu Foundation, a non-profit advocating consumer rights, is offering a $24,000 bounty to any hacker who can find a simple way to cut Ring video doorbells’ persistent connection to Amazon, and therefore any law enforcement agency Amazon cooperates with.
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
If the user followed the instructions, including entering a PIN or scanning a QR code, their Signal accounts were linked to an external device controlled by the hackers.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The hacker group, which also goes by the name Octo Tempest, is made up largely of teens and young adults.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
For our protagonist, an officer and a hacker preset were available, but no control over the playable character's (and their sibling's) appearance was given.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
If the user followed the instructions, including entering a PIN or scanning a QR code, their Signal accounts were linked to an external device controlled by the hackers.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The hacker group, which also goes by the name Octo Tempest, is made up largely of teens and young adults.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
For our protagonist, an officer and a hacker preset were available, but no control over the playable character's (and their sibling's) appearance was given.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
Noun
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The cast and crew comprise both amateurs and professionals.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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YouTube provided the same possibilities for video sharing, creating a giant library of video content from amateurs, ranging from highly produced and edited amateur movies to recordings of users simply talking into the camera.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes what a title needs is a compelling vision and charm, and Sad Cat Studios delivers plenty of that with this upcoming cyberpunk thriller.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The next three minutes loop cyberpunk synths while flashing between ideas: a brain-smacking rap-screamo section; a vaporwavey dream hole; a movie sample.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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See video … ASRA NOMANI — Suspect in WHCD operated and lived in an ecosystem that too him from nerdy geek to attacker.—
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Sandy is the sci-fi geek of the family.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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How to observe nebulas There are many types of nebulas, and most disappoint the beginner.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scott Quigley, a loyal minion of yet another septuagenarian Democrat hack DA, Marian Ryan of Middlesex County.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Yet there’s no denying that Renny Harlin, in his utilitarian action-hack way, has some chops.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though shaken, the novice nurse insists on finishing her shift.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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