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as in manipulated
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 handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
she's not sure she can hack that miserable job much longer
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Recent Examples of hacked
Computers can be hacked, systems can be compromised, and because our cars are now connected to our homes and phones, which are connected to our personal data, credit cards and banks, the entire network is at risk, experts say.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Having good antivirus software actively running on your new devices will alert you of any malware in your system, warn you against clicking on any malicious links in phishing emails, and ultimately protect you from being hacked.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Federal rules require banks to reimburse customers for unauthorized payments, for instance if their accounts were hacked.
—Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
During the unrest, a Muslim lawyer was hacked to death in unclear circumstances.
—Saif Hasnat, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Ascension was hacked through a social engineering email from a ransomware gang that lured an employee of Ascension to download malware that enabled the hacker to steal Ascension's data.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their romantic affection was seemingly confirmed in 2012 when Bashar’s email account was hacked by the loose activist network Anonymous and published by Wikileaks.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Turn Off Devices When Not In Use Idle devices connected to the internet can still be hacked.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
An electronic traffic sign in Seattle, Washington, was hacked to display a message seemingly calling for CEOs to be killed.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Having good antivirus software actively running on your new devices will alert you of any malware in your system, warn you against clicking on any malicious links in phishing emails, and ultimately protect you from being hacked.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Federal rules require banks to reimburse customers for unauthorized payments, for instance if their accounts were hacked.
—Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
During the unrest, a Muslim lawyer was hacked to death in unclear circumstances.
—Saif Hasnat, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Ascension was hacked through a social engineering email from a ransomware gang that lured an employee of Ascension to download malware that enabled the hacker to steal Ascension's data.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their romantic affection was seemingly confirmed in 2012 when Bashar’s email account was hacked by the loose activist network Anonymous and published by Wikileaks.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Turn Off Devices When Not In Use Idle devices connected to the internet can still be hacked.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
An electronic traffic sign in Seattle, Washington, was hacked to display a message seemingly calling for CEOs to be killed.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacked
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The book, which was written in 1948, focuses on the consequences of totalitarianism, the government’s mass surveillance of the public and how truth and fact can be manipulated.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The actor who plays Sofia Falcone in the HBO series never went method (unlike some Batman villains), but the part required tapping into a character who has been gaslit, manipulated, and isolated from society in every way.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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The kamikaze naval drone managed to destroy or damage 15 Russian naval vessels.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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His 2002 album The Eminem Show managed 159 frames, while Curtain Call 2, the sequel to the original, which includes more recent additions to his canon, is not far behind.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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His mother accepted him, but his father reacted violently.Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pryor, like other D-1 athletes, accepted amateurism restrictions as a condition of playing college sports.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.Erik Trinidad, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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These barriers must all be addressed in order to move the needle for a healthier global environment.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your medical provider may uncover other diagnoses that need to be addressed as part of the workup for your sleep problem.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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He was taken back to the road and treated by EMS.Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Jon was so accommodating and treated me with respect.Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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As lawmakers negotiated the Finance Bill 2016, Flint introduced an amendment that would require multinationals to publish their CbC reports within their tax strategy reports.Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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