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profit from

VERB

exploit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse apply capitalize on employ handle manipulate mine 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

Example Sentences

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Edwige Hill, Deputy Director in HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service, said the two men "showed a blatant disregard for international sanctions, seeking to profit from the illegal supply of weapons".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Soccer fans are psyched, and scammers aim to profit from that, L.A. sheriff’s officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This is especially true considering cities make no profit from the games themselves.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“We will not profit from this event no matter what. We will not be making money on this event or exploiting at the birthday of our country in any way, shape or form.”

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

It skirted the issue of who should profit from the human body, saying simply that the issue “raises a number of concerns,” and should be investigated further.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

profit from

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