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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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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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8
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
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are top-level headphones, boasting a remarkable 60-hour battery life, rich and detailed sound, and adaptive ANC that just works, all while being light enough for all-day use.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
This Universal Thread jacket blends the bomber style with suede materials for a cozy look that works for casual wear to more professional office outfits and even an evening out.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
The actress, who works with stylist Mike Adler for her red carpet looks, opted for a vibrant and glitzy gown from fashion designer Zeynep Kartal.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
This works because each tower captures sunlight at different times of the day.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Community Advocates also works with We Energies' Low-Income Forgiveness Tool Program.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
This cleansing brush has three settings that provide a deep clean on all skin types, removing makeup and SPF so your skin care goes on smoothly (and actually works).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Contemporary critics placed him in the same — if not higher — calibre as European modern masters, while famed British sculptor Henry Moore saw Enwonwu as a protégé and even bought one of his early works, said Ogbechie.
—Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Certified instructors continue teaching his wet-on-wet oil painting technique to the masses, and the Smithsonian acquired several of his works for its permanent collection in 2019.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Start by gathering a soap base (either goats milk or shea butter works), yellow and red soap colorant, fall-scented fragrance oil, silicone soap mold, measuring cups, and 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Costain’s selection follows previous enabling works the company completed at the Trawsfynydd site.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Off the ice, the 30-year-old Canadian works with partners including Tim Hortons, Tylenol and Cizzle Brands, the parent company behind Cwench sports drinks and HappiEats pasta.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Mahama’s works compel their audiences to pay attention to both the objects Ghana produces and the cost of the feats of engineering and human labor required to do so.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Bradley donated nearly 400 works of 20th-century art to the museum in 1975, including ones by Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol, with an impressive subset of art by German Expressionists.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cisco also partners with groups like its Cisco Disability Action Network to test new tools for accessibility issues and to ensure that a new system works for everyone.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are top-level headphones, boasting a remarkable 60-hour battery life, rich and detailed sound, and adaptive ANC that just works, all while being light enough for all-day use.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
This Universal Thread jacket blends the bomber style with suede materials for a cozy look that works for casual wear to more professional office outfits and even an evening out.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
The actress, who works with stylist Mike Adler for her red carpet looks, opted for a vibrant and glitzy gown from fashion designer Zeynep Kartal.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
This works because each tower captures sunlight at different times of the day.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Community Advocates also works with We Energies' Low-Income Forgiveness Tool Program.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
This cleansing brush has three settings that provide a deep clean on all skin types, removing makeup and SPF so your skin care goes on smoothly (and actually works).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
These are essentially gothic works, in which bleary, nocturnal isolation opens a door to bizarre impulses and uncanny transformations.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Contemporary critics placed him in the same — if not higher — calibre as European modern masters, while famed British sculptor Henry Moore saw Enwonwu as a protégé and even bought one of his early works, said Ogbechie.
—Suyin Haynes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Certified instructors continue teaching his wet-on-wet oil painting technique to the masses, and the Smithsonian acquired several of his works for its permanent collection in 2019.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Start by gathering a soap base (either goats milk or shea butter works), yellow and red soap colorant, fall-scented fragrance oil, silicone soap mold, measuring cups, and 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Costain’s selection follows previous enabling works the company completed at the Trawsfynydd site.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Off the ice, the 30-year-old Canadian works with partners including Tim Hortons, Tylenol and Cizzle Brands, the parent company behind Cwench sports drinks and HappiEats pasta.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Mahama’s works compel their audiences to pay attention to both the objects Ghana produces and the cost of the feats of engineering and human labor required to do so.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Bradley donated nearly 400 works of 20th-century art to the museum in 1975, including ones by Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol, with an impressive subset of art by German Expressionists.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Unlike frosts, a hard freeze causes plants to wilt, collapse, turn brown or black, or become mushy.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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HumanoidExo solves that issue by capturing humans’ real-time motion through wearable suits.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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On the West Coast, the cast of Pitch Perfect reunites for a photo, while pregnant Cardi B serves face.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The bank now has 38,000 employees, operates in 19 countries, and manages assets of more than $600 billion.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to its website, the popular pizza chain, which was founded in 1971, operates 61 restaurants in Illinois, six in Indiana, two in Indiana and two in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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More than 95,000 customers agree on its power, and our commerce director Rachel Fletcher uses it on the regular to clean up pet messes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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In place of pesky underwire — which is uncomfortable at best, and downright painful at its worst — the bra uses a sturdy elastic band and adjustable straps to provide comfortable support.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Malware often exploits vulnerabilities in outdated systems, so regularly updating your operating system, antivirus and productivity tools adds another layer of protection against future attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This kind of fraud, resembling that experienced by Anthony, exploits a person’s emotions, inciting fear and anxiety, by impersonating a grandchild or other family member in distress.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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