do the trick

phrase

Synonyms of do the tricknext
: to produce a desired result

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After some trial and error, the group found a symmetry that did the trick. Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 In this new work, Helmholtz resonance did the trick for turning incoming sound into self-propelling thrust. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 For the latter set, something a little cheekier, but still gentle, like a pastel bubblegum pink may do the trick. Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 Honestly, once a year should do the trick, but there are a few exceptions. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do the trick

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“Do the trick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20the%20trick. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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