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
Americans and others in the developed world also have exploited efficiencies in power use that have allowed major economies to grow without creating commensurate demands for electrical power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
“This rich history can be viewed as a fossil record of all the ways that bad actors have exploited unsuspecting retail and institutional clients,” he and Ross wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
Only think how I could have exploited 'my friend, the countess'!
From The Captain's Toll-Gate by Frank Richard Stockton
