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as in using
to take unfair advantage of
the type of person who exploits a friend's good nature by constantly sponging off of him
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as in manipulating
to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means
a politician more than willing to exploit any national tragedy for political gain
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as in utilizing
to put into action or service
it will be a shame if you don't exploit your artistic talent to the fullest
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Recent Examples of exploiting
The New York Times Magazine published a critique yesterday of two documentaries that have recently been released about the use of child influencers, raising the potential that the projects may potentially be re-exploiting them.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Where United can hurt Lyon is by exploiting their defensive instability.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Scammers are also exploiting features in Apple's iMessage and Android's RCS messaging systems.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The generals who have had a grip on the country for much of the past six decades have a track record of exploiting disasters for political gain.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Organizers spoke explicitly about using social media to manipulate Western narratives, exploiting empathy as a tool to dismantle American institutions from within.
—Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Kaspersky suspects hackers are exploiting a hole in the supply chain for counterfeit Android phones to install the malware.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Attackers demand more explicit material or money, exploiting fear and shame.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This is done by tampering with the victim’s computer settings or exploiting flaws in DNS servers.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Where United can hurt Lyon is by exploiting their defensive instability.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Scammers are also exploiting features in Apple's iMessage and Android's RCS messaging systems.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The generals who have had a grip on the country for much of the past six decades have a track record of exploiting disasters for political gain.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Organizers spoke explicitly about using social media to manipulate Western narratives, exploiting empathy as a tool to dismantle American institutions from within.
—Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Kaspersky suspects hackers are exploiting a hole in the supply chain for counterfeit Android phones to install the malware.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Attackers demand more explicit material or money, exploiting fear and shame.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This is done by tampering with the victim’s computer settings or exploiting flaws in DNS servers.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Just as manipulating actuality is the soul of cinema, playing with subjectivity is the soul of AI as an artistic medium.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing customer data, such as browsing and purchase history, gaming marketplaces will be able to deliver personalized recommendations that resonate with customers while driving purchases.—
Bartosz Skwarczek,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Senator Mark Warner asked Greer about the 10% tariff the Administration was applying to Australia.—
Chuck Jones,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This type of future construct can be achieved, but only if senior leaders recognize the urgency and benefits of harnessing experienced talent, the very people who are currently being overlooked or packaged out.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adobe has invested heavily in its Firefly generative AI platform which enables uers to create video and images that harnessing the power of AI.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Part of this would be through a shift in cost share, employing state budgets to aid in covering SNAP—a program for which benefit costs have historically been covered by the federal government.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
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This included suspending or expelling students involved in the 2024 Hamilton Hill occupation, employing additional security staff, and ordering a review of programs related to the Middle East.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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He is being lined up to be an understudy/support for central midfielder Enzo Fernandez, rather than operating on the flanks.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Southern African Development Community mission was part of a myriad of forces operating in the mineral-rich region plagued by decades of armed violence.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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