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verb

  • To treat someone unfairly in order to get what you want, or to misuse a situation for personal benefit.
  • To utilize an opportunity, resource, or favorable situation effectively.

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The loopholes have been glaring at the Ram temple, with the accused reportedly taking advantage of weak counting processes and surveillance lapses.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

You can also save some for a bucket-list trip, but at least you’re taking advantage of some rewards in the moment.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

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  • making the most of
  • imposing on
  • capitalizing on
  • being a user
  • running game on

Possible Antonyms

Words in our thesaurus

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  • letting it slide
  • missing the boat
  • looking out for
  • having their back
  • giving a fair shake

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