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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
Toxic leaders, on the other hand, use emotions as a weapon—exploiting vulnerabilities, guilt-tripping, or emotionally blackmailing employees into compliance.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
And where there are gaps in science, people can make money and gain attention by exploiting the public’s understanding.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
And where there are gaps in science, people can make money and gain attention by exploiting the public’s understanding.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exploiting
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These scouts also pioneered using ghillie suits as battlefield camouflage (another common piece of gear for modern snipers).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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This can also prevent an attacker from manipulating stack variables to gain code execution.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some are of a distinctly violent nature, while others get under our skin for manipulating their children and abusing their power.Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The plunges into a realm where feelings are intense, utilizing music as the supreme medium to convey the sorrow and longing that accompany heartbreak.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Space Technology The space technology industry lags in AI adoption, particularly in utilizing satellite imagery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The potential for harnessing insights from these activities is at least equal to what salesforce has done for CRM.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to the most recent figures from the city’s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, the sector has over 5,000 companies employing almost 26,000 people which contributes to a turnover of around €5 billion.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Small firms saw a loss, with those employing fewer than 20 workers down by 13,000.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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As a result of these factors, State Street has been able to enjoy health profit margins and fairly predictable earnings growth, despite operating in the highly cyclical financial services industry.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nearly half of the people in Lebanon’s emergency shelters for displaced people are children, and the facilities are operating beyond capacity, Michael Adams said.Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Exploiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploiting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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