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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
Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
In September, three members of Iran's military were charged with hacking email accounts linked to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Sam Sabin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Some spend big on all manner of kooky treatments, health regimes and lifestyle hacks.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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That can be sending a drone to capture another drone or even hacking technology if needed.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
In September, three members of Iran's military were charged with hacking email accounts linked to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Hackers and hacks ⚠️ BeyondTrust, a popular privileged access management company, said that earlier this month, hackers breached some of its remote support SaaS tools.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Some spend big on all manner of kooky treatments, health regimes and lifestyle hacks.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Deep dive:Blake Lively's claims, 'astroturfing' and when fans feel manipulated What are Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni?KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Therefore the decision to designate Christmas Eve as a holiday rests solely on the president, with each handling it differently.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The system that flawlessly handled 1,000 daily requests crashed when usage jumped to 100,000 requests after a successful product launch.Sai Arava, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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That's how developers managed to propose a 240-foot building in the coastal height-limit area, with 74 apartments and 139 hotel rooms, despite zoning restrictions that allow only 31 apartments.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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After enduring a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Cal managed to finish 3-2 in their last five games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then, sometime in her mid-40s, her ability to tolerate alcohol plummeted.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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These blatant violations will not be tolerated on U.S. soil.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In its first back-to-back set of the season in late November, Vancouver fell behind severely to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 5-4 loss and was chasing the game with tired legs.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Even if Macaulay Culkin is just an adult now, too tired to run an Airbnb.Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Over $6 million in Emergency Solutions Grants was awarded to Pennsylvania counties to address homelessness.Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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On September 16, Forest Service chief Randy Moore held a staff-wide videoconference, which was then released to the public, explaining how the massive agency, which employs approximately 30,000 people, would address the shortfall.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article OAKLAND — The Lucky Supermarket in Montclair was targeted twice in three days this week by pre-dawn burglars, who used a vehicle to smash through an entrance before taking merchandise in one break-in and some cash from an ATM in the other, authorities said.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hilcorp promised to cut 113,000 tons of emissions there over 3 years – like taking 24,000 cars off the road.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chicano artists also critically reexamined stereotyped figures, such as the pachuco and pachuca, and retold current and historic events through artworks that questioned hegemonic narratives.Mary Thomas, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Hack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hack. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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