EXPLOITED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

exploited

verb

Definition of exploited

past tense of exploit

as in used

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 manipulated

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 utilized

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 exploited In their complaint, the US alleged that Alfozan used an OpenAI productivity agent to research which conference rooms might be best exploited for his spying. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 In one case, Claude exploited a software flaw on a university server to run commands after a scientific analysis tool stopped working. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 And the resulting panic about disorder was then exploited to enable still more dehumanizing. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 In a disturbing discovery, security researchers have found evidence that online ads on websites and mobile apps were widely exploited to deliver spyware to devices without users' knowledge. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 That means better technology, better resources, stronger action against cartels and human traffickers, and an asylum system that is fair but has the protections so it can not be exploited. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Their rackets—plunder, opium trafficking, and much else—were often run not by members of established yakuza gangs but by fixers and political operators who exploited their connections with the Imperial Japanese Army. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Our state definitely has major problems, which are exploited gleefully around each election cycle. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 OpenAI reported that the agents used unauthorized communication channels, exploited vulnerabilities and engaged in reward hacking. — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The attacker used a pump-action shotgun bought by his mother, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the shooting.

— HAVEN DALEY, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The shooter used a pump-action shotgun in yesterday's shooting, two law enforcement officials briefed on the case told NBC News.

— Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of used

Verb

The Delhi agitation centers on allegations that voter lists were manipulated during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The researchers then manipulated the scenario by changing what happened after the focal bee returned to the hive and gave directions to the feeder.

— Marta Hill, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of manipulated

Verb

There is also an elevator, although it’s best utilized as a dumbwaiter for luggage and is not recommended for guest use.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
New processes like StoryCamera, StoryPerformance and StoryLighting have been created and were utilized in the several minutes of work-in-progress footage the panel showcased.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of utilized

Verb

The charges come with additional special allegations, around the victim’s vulnerability and that Tapia abused a trustworthy position.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Early American corporate charters, after all, were granted for limited public purposes and could be revoked when abused.

— Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of abused

Verb

Fundora found room for uppercuts inside and applied pressure through the middle rounds before delivering the decisive left in the final second.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
It must now be applied to those making products that could shape the future of humanity itself.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of applied

Verb

That research could be leveraged to solve human healthcare challengers or pandemic responses, Lamm said.

— Colleen McKown, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
The goal was to increase the wear to 36 hours, update it with product technology such as an oil-controlling AlgaNiacin complex leveraged from its skin care labs, and offer a more natural matte finish.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of leveraged

Verb

The base employed around 1,300 military and civilian personnel, including roughly 1,070 military members, according to October 2025 figures published by the Town of Wainwright.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
And later, during the Art Deco era, design juggernauts such as Eileen Gray and Jean Dunand employed the finish in some of their most famous works.

— Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

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