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exploit

[ek-sploit, ik-sploit] / ˈɛk splɔɪt, ɪkˈsplɔɪt /
NOUN
achievement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment adventure deed escapade feat
STRONG
attainment coup do effort enterprise job maneuver performance stroke stunt venture
WEAK
tour de force
Antonyms
STRONGEST
failure inaction
STRONG
idleness inactivity loss passivity unemployment
VERB
take advantage of; misuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse apply capitalize on employ handle manipulate mine profit from use utilize
STRONG
bleed exercise finesse fleece jockey maneuver milk play skin soak stick work
WEAK
avail oneself of cash in on get mileage out of impose upon make capital of make use of play on profit by put to use
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave alone misuse

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Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos, can exploit software bugs and is available to 50 critical infrastructure companies, not the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"Claude Mythos Preview demonstrates what is now possible for defenders at scale, and adversaries will inevitably look to exploit the same capabilities."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But this time, the goal is to build a permanent Moon base to exploit its natural resources and provide a springboard for an attempt to reach Mars.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He was trusted and liked—and famous, after his exploit with the pitchfork.

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman

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