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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3
as in served
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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5
as in moved
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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6
as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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7
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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8
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
Kardashian and Alejandre recently teamed up to imagine her mermaid makeup for her mom’s birthday on Saturday; however, the entrepreneur has consistently worked with Mario Dedivanovic, founder of Makeup by Mario, who could also be the artist behind her makeup in Brazil.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
However, none of these factors worked on their own.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
Additionally, survey respondents were invited to evaluate employers they’d worked for in the past two years.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
After Justin McLeese’s death, his mom, Sharon, worked on building a tomb in his hometown.
—Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
However, none of these factors worked on their own.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
Additionally, survey respondents were invited to evaluate employers they’d worked for in the past two years.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
After Justin McLeese’s death, his mom, Sharon, worked on building a tomb in his hometown.
—Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s no reason for Freeman to look at Saturday night and believe anything got solved in the last seven days.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Tatum initially visited the cemetery in an attempt to locate the grave of Florence Marie Rawls, an Army veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Batallion during World War 2.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Wearing a Tom Ford tuxedo, the prince posed on the green carpet alongside singers Mendes and Minogue, who both performed at his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday London concert in 2018.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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That was when the practice began of parents withholding food from children who performed badly on their pre-exams as an incentive to study harder.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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They are felt as they are composed, painfully, joyously, cellularly—and they are designed for other biological beings to experience, to connect with, to be animated, provoked and moved by.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Led by quarterback Tony Pike, the Bearcats moved quickly down the field, setting up a first down at Pitt’s 29-yard line with 33 seconds left.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The installation, operated by Circus and powered by the company’s proprietary AI software platform, marks a significant milestone for both retail automation and food service automation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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FanDuel Sports Network is operated by Main Street Sports Group.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sadly, set-ups around this intense huis clos are often labored, with storylines that fizzle out and characters who become suddenly pivotal and then recede into the background.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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For more than 100 years, enslaved people lived and labored in the colonies, but after the Revolutionary War, northern states eventually abolished most forms of enslavement by the early 1800s, led by Vermont in 1777.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Worked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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