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as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this new drug can really work wonders
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as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in moves
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
the organization has worked for years to raise people's awareness of human rights issues
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as in exploits
to take unfair advantage of
a young boy who worked his aunt for all she was worth in toys and candy when she visited once a year
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Recent Examples of works
Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The office also works with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, which investigates the cause and origin of fires and arson.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
The former calls for a counterfactual view of how testing works; the latter calls for political will and policy ideas not currently in evidence.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The goal is to something that works for you and to make sure your approach respects your risk tolerance.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Today, MatchWornShirt works with about 300 soccer clubs and national teams — including Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Napoli — in 35 countries.
—Robert Kidd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Bloom created a space that works for the family’s quieter moments and their larger parties.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
But this is not how science works.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The office also works with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, which investigates the cause and origin of fires and arson.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
The former calls for a counterfactual view of how testing works; the latter calls for political will and policy ideas not currently in evidence.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The goal is to something that works for you and to make sure your approach respects your risk tolerance.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Today, MatchWornShirt works with about 300 soccer clubs and national teams — including Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Napoli — in 35 countries.
—Robert Kidd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Bloom created a space that works for the family’s quieter moments and their larger parties.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
But this is not how science works.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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But in reality these moments are when the brain consolidates memories, solves complex problems, and generates creative insights.—
Richard E. Cytowic,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ant operates Alipay, one of the two major apps for mobile payments in China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Notably, Diamondback operates a major portion of Viper’s acreage, which gives visibility and reduces a key uncertainty that is usually associated with companies in the minerals space.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the jail struggles to provide adequate food, and unsanitary food distribution practices have left detainees vulnerable to malnutrition, pest infestations and other harms.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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But Moore sometimes struggles to take responsibility in the way expected of leaders.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unlike hijacking, which alters resolution paths, cache poisoning exploits weaknesses in the DNS resolution process itself, enabling large-scale phishing, credential theft and malware distribution.—
David Redekop,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This tactic exploits user trust in familiar sites, allowing attackers to silently breach systems of specific individuals or organizations.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Short answer: because most of it is coming directly from factories in China, skipping the usual retail markups.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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More than 40% of its factories are outside of East Asia, including nine in Honduras and seven apiece in Canada, Guatemala and Nicaragua.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This creates the phenomenon of intestinal hyperpermeability, transforming the intestine into a veritable sieve.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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