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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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2
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 moves
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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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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Recent Examples of works
Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Ralph Lauren said this approach is intended to deliver impactful full results and drive accountability as the company works together with industry, government and other partners to advance infrastructure and innovation that will support decarbonization at scale.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
This cleansing brush has three settings that provide a deep clean on all skin types, removing makeup and SPF so your skin care goes on smoothly (and actually works).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Dory Cox, who works with TACR, said the dogs are not aggressive.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The author understood how power works, and the lengths that people, classes, political parties and dictators would go to keep it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
But Adriana accuses Julia of that because that is the way Adriana works.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Moriah Gendy, who works with Winston-Salem’s office of sustainability, told WFDD the change sprouted from citizen complaints.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
She was asked to write about her devotion to Jesus, and her works were published after her death.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bradley donated nearly 400 works of 20th-century art to the museum in 1975, including ones by Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol, with an impressive subset of art by German Expressionists.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The one from OxiClean works excellent, too, but remove any clothes first!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Office administers the DMCA designated agent directory and provides guidance on notice and counternotice procedures, group registration for short online works, and emerging policy issues, including copyright considerations related to artificial intelligence.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Their works push back against the coldness of technology, asserting presence, autonomy, and creative resistance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Joseph is the kinetic artist best known for his intellectually and emotionally dense installation works and music videos for artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Sampha, Flying Lotus, and Beyoncé, including the Emmy-nominated Lemonade.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Ralph Lauren said this approach is intended to deliver impactful full results and drive accountability as the company works together with industry, government and other partners to advance infrastructure and innovation that will support decarbonization at scale.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
This cleansing brush has three settings that provide a deep clean on all skin types, removing makeup and SPF so your skin care goes on smoothly (and actually works).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
Dory Cox, who works with TACR, said the dogs are not aggressive.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The author understood how power works, and the lengths that people, classes, political parties and dictators would go to keep it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
But Adriana accuses Julia of that because that is the way Adriana works.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Moriah Gendy, who works with Winston-Salem’s office of sustainability, told WFDD the change sprouted from citizen complaints.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has named multidisciplinary artist Nilbar Güreş, known for her humorous, poetic, yet critical works commenting on social topics, as Turkey’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, set to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
She was asked to write about her devotion to Jesus, and her works were published after her death.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bradley donated nearly 400 works of 20th-century art to the museum in 1975, including ones by Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol, with an impressive subset of art by German Expressionists.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The one from OxiClean works excellent, too, but remove any clothes first!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Office administers the DMCA designated agent directory and provides guidance on notice and counternotice procedures, group registration for short online works, and emerging policy issues, including copyright considerations related to artificial intelligence.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Their works push back against the coldness of technology, asserting presence, autonomy, and creative resistance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Joseph is the kinetic artist best known for his intellectually and emotionally dense installation works and music videos for artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Sampha, Flying Lotus, and Beyoncé, including the Emmy-nominated Lemonade.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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What causes hair thinning in menopause?—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The OxyChem deal largely solves the debt problem, although Oxy won’t begin redeeming Berkshire’s preferred shares—and their 8% annual interest—until 2029.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Regis University, which serves about 2,700 students, was able to confirm to Fortune that Erika Kirk was a student there from fall 2007 through the end of fall 2009, and Lindsey Halligan did graduate from the school in 2011, but offered no further comment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another serves as the political director for a union and voted on the county's contract with that union.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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For its part, American Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 28 ships and sails exclusively in the United States, including along the Mississippi River, on the Columbia and Snake rivers, across Alaska, and beyond.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The brand operates through a global network of 227 stores.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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White and Clark have a strong foundation underneath them as the team moves into the future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This moves the email to your Spam folder and helps train AOL's filters.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Our team uses data analysis, with data partner AccuPoint Solutions, and editorial review to compile CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s an inherent fascination to this kind of exhibitionist lifestyle that the film cannily exploits in its own sleek, advertising-like presentation.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, Lipa took to her Instagram to directly shut down the Mail’s reporting and tut-tut the article’s style and voice while dismissing it as mere clickbait that exploits a tragedy.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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