1
as in cracker
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the company's security experts spent days trying to figure out how a hacker could have gotten past the firewall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
weekend golf hackers who are there mainly for the social networking
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hacker
The proliferation of data in the world — thanks to the growing number of smart devices, through remote work and other areas — is ripe for hackers to exploit.
—
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Then, in 2023, hackers accessed profiles and genetic information on millions of users.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers humanity has been living inside a computer simulation, spawned two sequels from directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
To build trust, the creators even let hackers test the phishing kit before purchasing.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hacker
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Then, in 2023, hackers accessed profiles and genetic information on millions of users.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers humanity has been living inside a computer simulation, spawned two sequels from directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
To build trust, the creators even let hackers test the phishing kit before purchasing.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hacker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
Noun
-
In fact, there are literally hundreds of platforms, tools, and applications out there that are designed to help amateurs and professionals execute engaging and follow-worthy social campaigns.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
These small-business owners often begin as amateurs pursuing a side gig: students moonlighting as wedding photographers, cashiers doing calligraphy after work.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
There are some great cyberpunk looks mixed in with the elves and dragons for fans of role playing games set in the modern day or galaxies far, far away.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Set in the year 2032, Bubblegum Crisis takes all the 80’s tropes surrounding cyberpunk and tries to do something different and interesting with them.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
But there’s plenty to enjoy for elementary-aged kids and older.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Tapping into the geek chic aesthetic, the star completed the look with a pair of black trousers held up by red, white and blue suspenders supported by her shoulders.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Flamboyant theater geek Ezra (Matthew Finlan) makes his shrieks sound especially dramatic.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
-
This class is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior poker experience.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Email users have been warned for some time that AI attacks and hacks will ramp up this year, becoming ever harder to detect.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Fact checked by Sarah Scott One mom's hack for getting a toddler to fold their laundry is mostly receiving praise in the comments on her Instagram post.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The ideal approach is to let veterans and novices collaborate, as tech alone cannot capture the human spirit.—
Deepa Nagraj,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Long banking career and political novice Carney, who has had a high-profile banking career, is a political outsider who has never held political office.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share