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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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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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The camera app is dead simple to use, fires up quickly via the Action Button or lock screen shortcut, and works well.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
For example, there’s a lot of cozy or light drama, and crime drama always works very well, thrillers and this kind of genre.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Russell Crowe, 'Gladiator’ (2001) Crowe's Roman warrior Maximus, a general banished to slavery thanks to a petulant young emperor (Joaquin Phoenix) who rises back to glory, is a throwback to old-school Hollywood action heroes that still works.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Brendan Hellweg is cofounder of Holly, a government technology company that works with public agencies to modernize job classification and compensation systems.
—Brendan Hellweg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Negative campaigning, many will advise, works.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Couple the shake-up of the starting lineup with bringing Risacher off the bench along with veteran guard Gabe Vincent, and the Hawks found a combination that works more efficiently.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Constructing his earliest works from castoff two-by-fours, Mosley soon progressed to carving small figures and from there to using a chisel and gauge to shape larger abstract forms from fallen logs of hickory, cherry, and sycamore discarded by the city’s parks department.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Goodspeed Musicals does new works but also reverent revivals of theater classics and re-workings of shows that need to be updated for modern times.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Artwork from Chicago's Gary Comer Youth Center and select works from private collections are also part of the exhibit.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Bell Street marked this year’s second encampment cleanup, according to the public works department.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The pieces, all produced in collaboration with the brand throughout the second half of the last century, are presented alongside other works from the artists.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Such works treat their characters as political beings with complex lives worth interrogating.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Keep it straightforward, and repeat what works today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The camera app is dead simple to use, fires up quickly via the Action Button or lock screen shortcut, and works well.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
For example, there’s a lot of cozy or light drama, and crime drama always works very well, thrillers and this kind of genre.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Russell Crowe, 'Gladiator’ (2001) Crowe's Roman warrior Maximus, a general banished to slavery thanks to a petulant young emperor (Joaquin Phoenix) who rises back to glory, is a throwback to old-school Hollywood action heroes that still works.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Brendan Hellweg is cofounder of Holly, a government technology company that works with public agencies to modernize job classification and compensation systems.
—Brendan Hellweg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Negative campaigning, many will advise, works.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Couple the shake-up of the starting lineup with bringing Risacher off the bench along with veteran guard Gabe Vincent, and the Hawks found a combination that works more efficiently.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Constructing his earliest works from castoff two-by-fours, Mosley soon progressed to carving small figures and from there to using a chisel and gauge to shape larger abstract forms from fallen logs of hickory, cherry, and sycamore discarded by the city’s parks department.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Goodspeed Musicals does new works but also reverent revivals of theater classics and re-workings of shows that need to be updated for modern times.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Artwork from Chicago's Gary Comer Youth Center and select works from private collections are also part of the exhibit.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Bell Street marked this year’s second encampment cleanup, according to the public works department.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The pieces, all produced in collaboration with the brand throughout the second half of the last century, are presented alongside other works from the artists.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Such works treat their characters as political beings with complex lives worth interrogating.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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There isn't any research showing that drinking caffeine right after waking up causes an afternoon crash, nor is there evidence that delaying caffeine can prevent it.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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The invention also solves another issue.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Supercharger Kit solves that problem.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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Arabesque serves Middle Eastern cuisine, while Il Frantoio dishes up Italian.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Qin, who also serves as the director of the bamboo center, said the team conducted more than 100 experiments guided by airworthiness standards.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Sesame is an innovative self-pay healthcare with a platform that operates in all 50 states and connects patients directly with doctors without insurance as a middle-man.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Firstly, AccuWeb offers Linux and Windows dedicated hosting, while HostArmada uses Linux exclusively.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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The company uses subcontractors at Camp East Montana, including security firm Akima Global Services and medical contractor Loyal Source.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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But rival Target reported earlier this week another quarterly decline in profits and sales during the critical holiday period as the discounter struggles with its own merchandising missteps and confronts a consumer who is focusing more on essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In December, Wisconsin Watch reported on an Appleton technical charter school that struggles to manage high program costs and secure donations to stay afloat.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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