variants
also highjack
as in to commandeer
to take control of (a vehicle) by force
some loser tried to hijack the plane with a toy gun
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Recent Examples of hijack
But there’s also a global conspiracy to take down NATO, and Air Force One is hijacked.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2025
But among the most surprising of the research team’s findings were nine new proteins tied to photosynthesis, suggesting these viruses are capable of hijacking their host’s ability to process energy.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
The jets also targeted the Galaxy Leader, a commercial vessel the Houthis hijacked back in November 2023.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
That film also saw the president's plane hijacked by dirty rotten commies (Gary Oldman this time instead of Nancy Stephens) and, just like with Pleasence, the President of the United States is ushered into an escape pod.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2025
But among the most surprising of the research team’s findings were nine new proteins tied to photosynthesis, suggesting these viruses are capable of hijacking their host’s ability to process energy.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
The jets also targeted the Galaxy Leader, a commercial vessel the Houthis hijacked back in November 2023.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
That film also saw the president's plane hijacked by dirty rotten commies (Gary Oldman this time instead of Nancy Stephens) and, just like with Pleasence, the President of the United States is ushered into an escape pod.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hijack
commandeer
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But in February, the rock titans will commandeer the 4,100-capacity Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for a dozen shows.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Members of the White Helmets had commandeered the kitchen for festivities.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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“Hijack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hijack. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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