variants
or wrought
1
as in created
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 solved
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in served
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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as in moved
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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as in labored
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 used
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 worked
Hafley worked with Washington at Ohio State in 2019, when Hafley served as the Buckeyes’ co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
After all, their uninhibited mother, Vera, worked as a hostess at the resort.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Pretti – a 37-year-old who worked as an ICU nurse at a Minneapolis VA hospital, according to his family – is first seen standing in the street, holding his cell phone in one hand and recording officers while directing traffic with his other hand.
—Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
The pair also worked Razorback wins over Jackson State in Fayetteville and Fresno State in Little Rock.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
After all, their uninhibited mother, Vera, worked as a hostess at the resort.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Pretti – a 37-year-old who worked as an ICU nurse at a Minneapolis VA hospital, according to his family – is first seen standing in the street, holding his cell phone in one hand and recording officers while directing traffic with his other hand.
—Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
The pair also worked Razorback wins over Jackson State in Fayetteville and Fresno State in Little Rock.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked
Verb
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The call created controversy among fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hit back hard, telling Bass on X that the county created the new agency because the existing one — which is partly overseen by Bass appointees — was incapable of tracking its spending.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The trip was prompted by a sourcing lag that could not be solved from afar.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some professors are treating wilting attention spans as a problem to be solved, not a reality to accept.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before the war, Rafah served as Gaza’s primary passage to the outside world.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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For decades, the concrete building known for its Brutalist design has served as a trusty backdrop for public rallies, political protests and spirited demonstrations.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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After the upper stage separated from the first stage with no issues, the rocket performed two normal engine burns and its 25 Starlink satellites made it to their intended orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company laid off 50,000 people in 1993, when chip technology evolved and the tech industry moved away from large mainframe computers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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This group also centered focus on AMC and years later moved onto a new class of meme stocks including Opendoor and Kohl's .—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another challenger, OneWeb, is operated by France's Eutelsat and has a constellation of more than 600 satellites.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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The organization has leased and operated the five-field complex for more than 50 years.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Johnson labored through a tender calf, cramping and fatigue.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Steph Curry labored through Sunday’s 111-85 victory with a sore knee, and he was ruled out for Monday’s game at Target Center.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mayor characterized the protests as peaceful, as federal officers also used pepper balls, flash-bang grenades and rubber bullets against the demonstrators.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yerman said doctors used six staples to close a gash suffered during the attack.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Worked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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