exploits

NOUN

achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment adventure deed escapade feat

STRONG

attainment coup do effort enterprise job maneuver performance stroke stunt venture

WEAK

tour de force

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure inaction

STRONG

idleness inactivity loss passivity unemployment

VERB

take advantage of; misuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse apply capitalize on employ handle manipulate mine profit from use utilize

STRONG

bleed exercise finesse fleece jockey maneuver milk play skin soak stick work

WEAK

avail oneself of cash in on get mileage out of impose upon make capital of make use of play on profit by put to use

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave alone misuse

Example Sentences

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Watkins' latest exploits, two goals in a 4-2 thrashing of Liverpool as Aston Villa booked their place in next year's Champions League, make him the current most in-form English striker.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Belgium international's recent exploits are keeping Manchester City in this season's title race, with another star showing in Saturday's 3-0 win over Brentford,

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In Britain’s American colonies, Frederick’s exploits were reported with enthusiasm in newspapers, and his image was reproduced on tavern signs and teapots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

This six-months-on, six-months-off seasonal strategy exploits the “Halloween indicator” — which has been successful in U.S. midterm election years like this one.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Royal had read of the man’s exploits in the newspaper—lawyer, abolitionist crusader, bane of slavers and those who did their dirty work.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead