WORKED Synonyms: 304 Similar and Opposite Words

worked

verb

variants or wrought

Definition of worked

past tense of work

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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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 performed

to produce a desired effect this headache remedy takes half an hour to work

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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 Then Brice Turang worked a full count and hit an opposite-field double. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Rowling is not participating in the doc, which will instead use archive material, her writing and interviews with some of those who have worked with her. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Along with his acting, Mitte worked extensively as an advocate for people with disabilities and was an ambassador for various organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy and Shriner’s Children. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Bilal now ran his own computer business and worked long hours fixing laptops and connecting people to his own rooftop internet network, known in town as the BilalNet. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The scheme had worked, Kenny Kramer was a savant, and somehow, miraculously, Larry had managed to un-quit his job. — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 For the blessing at Christ the Redeemer, Giulia turned to Calvin Klein, a brand she’s worked with for the past three years. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Room for Disagreement Collins has opposed Trump on upwards of a half-dozen major initiatives and worked behind the scenes to temper him on multiple other occasions. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Starting in the Kid’s Club, Pusey has now worked everywhere from food & beverage to the Bell Stand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Once that was created, the company answered the demand of its customers for a physical location.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The entry is paired with a suite of portraits of a number of Black men and women wearing MooreWraps, versatile multi-wear garments created by Moore’s sister with proceeds donated to victims of domestic violence and incarceration.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of created

Verb

The company said its problems would not be solved by chasing unhealthy sales volume or short-term revenue.

— Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Like Zuckerberg, Huang has argued against an industry-wide slowdown, saying the recent spike in safety concerns sparked by AI agents going rogue and hacking into other companies is just an engineering problem that needs to be solved.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of solved

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Serhii Sternenko, who runs a foundation supplying drones to Ukrainian forces and previously served as an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, also reported the Starlink speed limits and later said the speeds were being limited even further.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
The actresses served on this year’s jury alongside existing members Edward Enninful, ex-editor-in-chief of British Vogue and co-founder of EE72, as well as Marie-Louise Khondji, founder of Le Cinéma Club, and BFI CEO Ben Roberts.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of served

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The new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been cut from a five-hour show performed across two parts to a single three-hour performance as it is performed on Broadway.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
Drexler’s comedic sensibility was shaped, early on, by the vaudeville acts that performed in movie theatres in between screenings.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of performed

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The service previously operated the EC-130Q for TACAMO duties from 1963 through 1993, according to Lockheed Martin.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The team’s last-second win over the Philadelphia Eagles last week in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was organized and operated by the NFL, part of the league’s more standard rotation of all teams playing overseas.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of operated

Verb

The circumstances of Saint Michael’s help while the pilgrim labored and delivered in the ocean were markedly different from those in the miracle ascribed to the Virgin.

— Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Jaylen Wright labored all week, fighting his way back from a foot injury that sidelined him the previous game.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of labored

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The attacker used a pump-action shotgun bought by his mother, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the shooting.

— HAVEN DALEY, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The shooter used a pump-action shotgun in yesterday's shooting, two law enforcement officials briefed on the case told NBC News.

— Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026