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 Sen has experience in finance and economic analysis, having worked as an investment manager and previously serving as a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 That is, again, different from last year; Glenn knew Wilks but had never worked with him before. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Though Overton and Kennedy have worked closely on a range of health priorities, some people familiar with the dynamic questioned how the two would mesh if Overton moves from the White House to an FDA role that is technically subordinate to Kennedy. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 In a sense, there are three heroes and villains, and there was never a question that [the women] were not expendable, whereas everyone else around them was, depending on how the story worked. — Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 David Morens, who had worked under Fauci ‌as a senior official at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the pandemic, entered his plea to a conspiracy charge during a hearing in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland. — Reuters, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 Jeffrey Springs worked 5 2/3 innings for the A's and departed with a 5-2 lead. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Both my wife and I have been through the loss of our parents and found the following method has worked very well for dividing up sentimental possessions among the many brothers and sisters on both sides of the family. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked

Verb

Rabble, an early Twitter employee, created Divine with backing from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Elaine Paul said business has been difficult since the pandemic, but it’s been important to her to carry on the legacy her parents created.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of created

Verb

The advice isn’t to ignore the past, but the past can’t be solved in a day.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) may have solved the biggest drawback of electric vehicle range anxiety.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of solved

Verb

Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, a former student of McKenna’s, served as emcee for the ceremony.

— Staff report, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of served

Verb

Timberlake last performed on stage at the Recording Academy Honors in January to celebrate collaborator Pharrell Williams.

— Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
Milton takes clear lead in QB2 battle Both backup quarterbacks performed well in the preseason opener in Seattle, and both went into the week of practice continuing to split reps with the second-team offense.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of performed

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Lala moved south of the Big Island on Sunday as a Category 1 hurricane, damaging or destroying more than 100 homes and cutting off some communities, according to the governor.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
When Airbnb moved an earlier cohort of hosts to the new structure last year, about 30% raised prices enough to fully offset the higher fee and another 30% partially offset it, according to an analysis by short-term rental data firm AirDNA.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of moved

Verb

For decades, the OTC market operated largely outside that framework.

— Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
More pertinently, Leeds United operated in the same formation in their 2-1 victory at Old Trafford in April, attacking down the sides and firing over crosses.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of operated

Verb

The technology, used in all Metro Nashville Public Schools, didn’t spot the weapon because the shooter wasn’t close enough to cameras for the system to get an accurate read and activate the alarm, the district said.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The Fever used a 13-2 run to open a 71-60 lead in the third quarter.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026