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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
Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Attachments are the perks of Hugh’s suit, including thrusters, mod slots and the Overdrive Protocol, a sort of ultimate move that builds over time and hacks enemies around the two.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
With a few simple hacks, the space can go from cluttered to clean in no time.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
There's other data that has been scraped or pulled through hacks or leaks that can be sold for criminals to obtain.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Here are the morning hacks dermatologists say actually work.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Consider gas-saving hacks, such as paying in cash, joining gas station fuel rewards programs or using a gas rewards credit card.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Germany’s banks are well-prepared for heightened cyber risks as Anthropic’s new artificial intelligence model sparks global fears of a new era for computer hacks, said Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing.
—Arno Schuetze, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Who says interior design hacks can’t work outside, too?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
And thankfully, Nordstrom’s spring sale is packed with handy hacks that’ll guarantee a stress-free experience.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The technology is a Vagus nerve stimulator that bio hacks the parasympathetic nervous system.
—Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Attachments are the perks of Hugh’s suit, including thrusters, mod slots and the Overdrive Protocol, a sort of ultimate move that builds over time and hacks enemies around the two.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
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
These passes are great hacks for getting Sling Orange for less time and money.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
With a few simple hacks, the space can go from cluttered to clean in no time.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
There's other data that has been scraped or pulled through hacks or leaks that can be sold for criminals to obtain.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Here are the morning hacks dermatologists say actually work.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Consider gas-saving hacks, such as paying in cash, joining gas station fuel rewards programs or using a gas rewards credit card.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Germany’s banks are well-prepared for heightened cyber risks as Anthropic’s new artificial intelligence model sparks global fears of a new era for computer hacks, said Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing.
—Arno Schuetze, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Who says interior design hacks can’t work outside, too?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
And thankfully, Nordstrom’s spring sale is packed with handy hacks that’ll guarantee a stress-free experience.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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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
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The office also handles business registrations, oversees the state archives and runs a potpourri of other state programs, like commissioning notaries public and maintaining a registry for advance care directives.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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While porcelain is very durable and handles baking soda well, Murphy notes that acrylic and fiberglass scratch easily.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The plan addresses key topics such as housing, transportation, economic development, land use and more.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming act, tabled by Commissioner Michael McGrath, addresses the ways tech firms manipulate consumer behavior.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This oak tolerates many soil types.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Charlie thrives in moist and shaded areas but also tolerates sun.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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North East Trees, a local environmental justice group, manages about 37 acres of the site that feature trails and native plant installations.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both Google and Microsoft have found that roughly 70 percent of serious security flaws come down to the ways in which software manages memory.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú takes it even further back.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the adult-content industry, identity cosplay takes a different form.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Regeneron's gene therapy Otarmeni treats a rare disease where a faulty OTOF gene limits production of a protein that transmits sound signals in the ear.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reaching more people Although Otarmeni treats mutations that make up about 1% to 3% of cases of genetic hearing loss at birth, doctors expect that the approval of the first gene therapy will spur more work and investment into the field, broadening treatment options in the future.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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