exploit
noun
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.
exploits
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present tense formof exploit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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In most cases, the indomitable system exploits a major character flaw: The ghosts don’t really do anything for Jack Torrance in “The Shining” except unlock a cabinet for him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Like “The Good Wife,” the series from which “Elsbeth” sprang, “Cupertino” is a legal dramedy that grapples with — or at least exploits — current events and issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
They gathered to remember "a girl like no other" - a trailblazing rugby player whose exploits on the pitch were cruelly cut short by her death at just 33.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
He was fascinated by the camera operators who followed his Mudcats exploits and asked them to teach him how they worked.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
I’d read all about her heroic exploits in the newspaper.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
