exploit
noun
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.
is exploiting
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present progressiveof exploit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The key is exploiting job-seeker anxiety, he noted: “They want somebody who is in a hurry to find a job.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
The world is burning and everyone is exploiting it for their own gain.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
"Vantara is exploiting legal loopholes and undermining Appendix I."
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
The person said Mel Smith is exploiting the department’s complaint system, which allows allows anyone to remain anonymous while making “petty” allegations against a colleague.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2023
“Well, if giving somebody a job is exploiting them, then I guess I’m an exploiter. Those jobs didn’t exist before I started the business.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
