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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
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
4 June 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.
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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.
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New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Everyone will be harmed if political hacks start using the powers OMB wants to give them—Lysenkoism is an example from history that makes that clear.
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ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
For more of the best new Amazon kitchen finds under $25, check out our picks below, from food storage solutions to cooking hacks and more.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Some campaigns mix traditional ad films with sponsorship hacks, platform plays, and one piece of kit design that turned a referee’s uniform into a punchline.
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Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Simple summer hacks can help keep kids entertained and reduce stress for parents.
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Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Sleeping with quilts is one of the best hacks for achieving cool, comfortable sleep year-round, but quilts are especially handy in the summer months.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Do yourself a favor and make those long travel days a little more bearable with any of the following hacks.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Old wives' tales and home gardening hacks offer lots of pest control options.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Verb
Your personal information could be at risk if there's a data breach or someone hacks your account.
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Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
4 June 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
What makes Mythos special is its ability to autonomously work to chain vulnerabilities together into working exploits and use those exploits to carry out hacks.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Everyone will be harmed if political hacks start using the powers OMB wants to give them—Lysenkoism is an example from history that makes that clear.
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ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
For more of the best new Amazon kitchen finds under $25, check out our picks below, from food storage solutions to cooking hacks and more.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Some campaigns mix traditional ad films with sponsorship hacks, platform plays, and one piece of kit design that turned a referee’s uniform into a punchline.
—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Simple summer hacks can help keep kids entertained and reduce stress for parents.
—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Sleeping with quilts is one of the best hacks for achieving cool, comfortable sleep year-round, but quilts are especially handy in the summer months.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Do yourself a favor and make those long travel days a little more bearable with any of the following hacks.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Old wives' tales and home gardening hacks offer lots of pest control options.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacks
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Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
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Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.
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Every July 4, the communications center in Rancho Cordova handles its highest call volume.
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Oman has said that any agreement will comply with international law, although the prospect of a financial system on a waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil has sparked alarm.
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If desired, add wood chunks or foil packets of wood chips for light smoke flavor.
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This means that Amazon is designing the chips that go into its devices.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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But there were no swipes, obvious or subtle, at an ECB hierarchy he has been said to be at war with and there was a firm denial of a rift with McCullum, echoing the sentiments expressed by the England coach on Tuesday.
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The sound will now play only from the operating and trailing cabs, with speaker modifications expected between late July and mid-August.
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This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.
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The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.
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Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
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At this size, handling is just as important as capacity; Galian addresses this with double-cable steering and a steering angle above 90 degrees for parking and tight spaces.
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The strategy also addresses long-term customer recognition, countering the perception that new clients get better deals, similar to Marriott Bonvoy's tenure acknowledgment.
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Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.
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This fuss-free group of plants tolerates challenging growing conditions, including heat, drought, and humidity and the gorgeous foliage is unbothered by deer and rabbits.
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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