WORKS Synonyms: 310 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of work

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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as in solves

to find an answer for through reasoning finally figured out how to work the math problem

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as in serves

to have a certain purpose the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood

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as in operates

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

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as in moves

to set or keep in motion this pump is worked by hand

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as in uses

to control the mechanical operation of show me how to work the machine

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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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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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works

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noun

plural of work

as in factory

a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods a glass works where high quality glassware is made

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Co-founded by Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm, Unapologetic Projects works with underrepresented creators to tell authentic stories. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2026 The same logic works beyond cases where the result is visible at payment. — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When paired with granny jeans, such a top will create an elegant and contemporary look that works well for semiformal occasions like a dinner date. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026 For tennis lessons, swinging at the driving range, and even lounging on the couch, this skort works for a range of occasions. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Rather than reinventing itself, the restaurant has focused on refining what already works while maintaining the neighborhood atmosphere that has kept regulars coming back. — Evan Moore july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 When investigations uncover evidence of criminal activity, DOI routinely works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative or civil actions. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The lightweight linen-blend fabric keeps things airy, while the classic wide-leg silhouette works with everything from flip-flops during the day to strappy sandals at night. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

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Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn, accuse Simone Ledward Boseman of violating a court order mandating the distribution of funds and mismanaging the company that holds Chadwick’s rights and prior works. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Association of University Presses (AUPresses) members share a commitment to advancing knowledge and have long published scholarly works that contribute to understanding many complex subjects, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Broadening American abstraction There are works by artists who deal with the environment, who are influenced by architecture, and some who focus on the body. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Last year, six of the festival’s 21 competition films were directed by women, including works by Mona Fastvold, Kathryn Bigelow, Enyedi Ildikó, Shu Qi, Donzelli and Ben Hania — making up 29% of the slate. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 July 2026 The museum also exhibits works by contemporary Icelandic artists. — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 His other works include documentaries The Blockade and Veruda – A Film About Bojan, both of which received the Oktavijan Award for Best Croatian Documetnary Film. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 22 July 2026 Its catalog includes works of German literature and translations from French English, and Icelandic, notably the work of Nobel Laureate Halldór Laxness. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026 Given the scope and scale of the collection, tell me about the process of selecting the 331 works that would come to the Clark. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

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Hollander said that if a driverless Waymo causes an accident, legal approaches may shift away from driver negligence.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The disease causes severe diarrhea and nausea for a few days or up to a couple months.

— Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of causes

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Converting existing vessels solves part of that problem by giving owners a potential new revenue stream through charter.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Adding his bat solves the Red Sox’s biggest need and puts them in a legitimate position to make the playoffs.

— Jim Bowden, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of solves

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Outside of learning about ancient concentration camps and historic serial killers while Phaedra beams, the moment without Porsha serves as a Hail Mary pass for Shamea to try to salvage some of the damage from the night before.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
But suffice it to say the battle serves as one of the deadliest and most defining confrontations of the Targaryen civil war, permanently shifting the balance of power as the Dance of Dragons careens toward its fiery end.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 20 July 2026

Definition of serves

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Xaver Schlager knows how Glasner operates, having played under him for two years at Wolfsburg.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
With a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, PAL operates across the Philippines and 40 international destinations in Asia, North America, Australia and the Middle East.

— Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of operates

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Propulsion system moves toward flight testing The AVEN is the main part that gives X-BAT the ability to direct its thrust for vertical takeoff, landing, and hovering.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
The new plan, unveiled earlier this month, moves warehouses north of her property in Manhattan.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of moves

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Residents didn’t want the plastic white bollards Charlotte typically uses.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The technology underlying chatbots such as Claude and ChatGPT uses patterns in data by analyzing vast quantities of digital text and video from the internet.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of uses

Verb

Once an avid Pilates goer, Beretti struggles to go up the stairs and can no longer run or jump.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Funding is also a problem, as the severely degraded local health system in eastern Congo, as well as NGOs, struggles to cope as Ebola spreads in remote rural areas.

— Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 July 2026

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