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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
Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Privacy advocate Will Owen, at the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, told Gothamist that storing this kind of sensitive information might leave shoppers at risk to hacks and leaks.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Robert will need to complete series of increasingly complicated hacks to help keep her alive and locate the power source that everyone is now after.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Today, thanks to the popularity of laundry hacks on social media, people are revisiting that method.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025
Here are some hacks to get food into tummies faster and score prime reservations.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
For more of our favorite organizing hacks to clean up your pantry, check out our favorite picks below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
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Vecna psychically finds Hopper (David Harbour) and manipulates him to break the tank, cutting off the psychic link for her, Kali, and Max.—
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Eric handles the role of the older Simms, while Finn plays the character in flashback scenes — including a jarring opening sequence of him in action.—
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Kaufmann was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 and previously served as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax policy.—
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According to Taylor, the best mask is the one that addresses what your hair actually needs at that moment.—
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
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That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.—
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This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes.—
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Sammie manages to escape, though he's pursued by Remmick.—
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Day has previously stated that his force will not assist in immigration enforcement operations, but noted that Portland Police manages public safety in the surrounding neighborhoods during demonstrations.—
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
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One of the reasons wildlife is so plentiful around La Selva’s property—the lodge sits on 23 acres and runs its excursions on another 23 acres—is because of how La Selva treats the jungle.—
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At the same time, new developments will also make workers busier than ever, which may be a welcome sign for Huang, who treats work as essentially a way of life.—
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The story follows a young woman, a lifelong swimmer and Olympic hopeful, who accepts a college swimming scholarship in Texas in order to escape an abusive father and an alcoholic, suicidal mother.—
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Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).—
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“Hacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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