1
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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2
as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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5
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
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
That’s an example of when law enforcement works together and the public helps as well.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
This would represent a dramatic break from how the chip industry works today.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
The Max can also integrate with Google Home or Apple HomeKit smart home setups, and works with Alexa and Control 4 too.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The school's classrooms feature flexible seating, allowing students to choose the learning environment that works best for them.
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Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Your optimism works best with clear limits.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
David MacK,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Brooks, ever one for grandeur, once compared his approach in Blazing Saddles to Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, among the earliest works by the painter that are considered truly revolutionary.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Classical works by Mendelssohn, Paganini and Massenet round out the film’s sonic world.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 June 2026
In the festival’s second Contrechamp competition, aimed at works pushing the boundaries of traditional animation, Dimitri Planchon and Jean-Paul Guigue’s Blaise won the Contrechamp Grand Prize.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Either way, the Paso Robles property is filled with large bronze, granite and steel works, including animals, dancers and figures rising above the gardens.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The collection includes works that have been banned, censored or otherwise challenged, alongside books that continue to provoke debate around identity, race, gender, political power and freedom of expression.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
Their lightweight fabric feels especially welcome in hot, humid destinations, and the relaxed silhouette works with sneakers, sandals, or whatever shoes made it into your carry-on.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.
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Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
That’s an example of when law enforcement works together and the public helps as well.
—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
This would represent a dramatic break from how the chip industry works today.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
The Max can also integrate with Google Home or Apple HomeKit smart home setups, and works with Alexa and Control 4 too.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The school's classrooms feature flexible seating, allowing students to choose the learning environment that works best for them.
—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Your optimism works best with clear limits.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Noun
Papathanasopoulou said many of her past students have credited popular works inspired by the classics, including the Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief books and movies as well as the Hades video game franchise, for opening their minds to a field that may at first seem elitist.
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David MacK,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Brooks, ever one for grandeur, once compared his approach in Blazing Saddles to Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, among the earliest works by the painter that are considered truly revolutionary.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Classical works by Mendelssohn, Paganini and Massenet round out the film’s sonic world.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 June 2026
In the festival’s second Contrechamp competition, aimed at works pushing the boundaries of traditional animation, Dimitri Planchon and Jean-Paul Guigue’s Blaise won the Contrechamp Grand Prize.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Either way, the Paso Robles property is filled with large bronze, granite and steel works, including animals, dancers and figures rising above the gardens.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The collection includes works that have been banned, censored or otherwise challenged, alongside books that continue to provoke debate around identity, race, gender, political power and freedom of expression.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
Their lightweight fabric feels especially welcome in hot, humid destinations, and the relaxed silhouette works with sneakers, sandals, or whatever shoes made it into your carry-on.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.
—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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That solves the access problem and but creates other dependencies and different costs.
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This is a chaos mock draft, and 2) Peterson solves a potential problem for the Jazz.
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Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
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For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint.
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.
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This network operates on a hub-and-satellite model, allowing electronics to be collected and processed closer to where they are retired rather than being shipped long distances to a small number of centralized facilities.
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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Laila struggles to balance her musicianship with her social life.
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In Proof, how has playing Robert, who’s brilliant but also struggles with mental health, stretched or transformed your range?
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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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