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as in to manipulate
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 to handle
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 cliche
used or heard so often as to be dull
the abrupt revelation of an enemy masquerading as a friend is such a hack plot twist
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as in blow
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 cab
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 amateur
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 hack
ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s accused of using students’ information to hack into email, social media and cloud storage accounts, giving him access to private information, including intimate photos and videos, as well as medical data.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
Fifteen years ago, social media felt like the ultimate marketing hack.
—Adam Ayers, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
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In the growing canon of AI security, the indirect prompt injection has emerged as the most powerful means for attackers to hack large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT-3 and GPT-4 or Microsoft’s Copilot.
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Take a gondola ferry A standard gondola ride costs €90 for 30 minutes during the day or €110 at night, but there’s a money-saving hack that the locals use.
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Cybercriminals can trick authentication systems, approve fraudulent transactions or even manipulate corporate communications.—
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Some billions of years later, some of that multicellular life figured out how to be reasonably smart and start using tools to manipulate and control its environment.—
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There were other notable AI appearances at SXSW including Rivian, which is on the road to Level 3 autonomy and had a thrilling Electric Joyride where passengers could experience how well the electric car handles tricky terrain and steep curves.—
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Her successor, Ashley Moody, later handled the majority of the legal defense, despite her personal opposition to the gun restriction.—
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Advice for other state leaders on managing this moment in the energy revolution?—
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Scott Buchanan is the executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance, which represents the companies that manage student loans for the federal government.—
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
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The gel coating around the pads provides a nonabrasive experience that helps lift up tired skin.—
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In their best offensive performance of the season against an admittedly tired and overmatched opponent, the Warriors had season highs in points and assists (42) and committed only 13 turnovers.—
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However, critics argue that the policy prioritizes wealth over skills or merit and fails to address broader economic concerns—especially as the administration continues efforts to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.—
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Under the Biden administration, the BRIC program was a key part of the government’s efforts to address climate change and while grants were awarded to a wide range of communities across the country, there was a special emphasis on helping historically underserved communities.—
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Medics took the man to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in critical but stable condition.—
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Israel launched its war in Gaza following Hamas’ October 2023 attack in which militants killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostage.—
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At the time, Latinos were often cast in stereotyped roles with heavy accents and largely denied the opportunity to direct features.—
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Tragedies can be examined by those outside of its sphere of destruction, but the groundswell of feeling from Mexican viewers and critics is that there was little or no care taken to understand the cultural grief beyond stereotyped spectacle.—
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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