exploit
noun
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.
have exploited
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present perfectof exploit.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“The analysis reveals how food and chemical companies have exploited a loophole in federal law in order to certify that their own new additives are ‘generally recognized as safe,’ or GRAS,” Benesh writes.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
Unfortunately, hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in this flawed system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
China state-backed Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as well as China-based Storm-2603 were said to have "exploited vulnerabilities" in on-premises SharePoint servers, the kind used by firms, but not in its cloud-based service.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
But they have exploited that American commitment to fair play—a commitment that extends to American systems.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2024
At home and abroad they have exploited nature, men and other animals in their interest and for their profit.
From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Scott Nearing
