1
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
Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
That’s an example of when law enforcement works together and the public helps as well.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
This would represent a dramatic break from how the chip industry works today.
—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The Max can also integrate with Google Home or Apple HomeKit smart home setups, and works with Alexa and Control 4 too.
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
The school's classrooms feature flexible seating, allowing students to choose the learning environment that works best for them.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Your optimism works best with clear limits.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Recent studies of the river outlet works have shown that managers can operate the backup tubes continuously in a safe way, said Katrina Grantz, the deputy regional director for Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Region, at a conference in Boulder earlier this month.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Few great works have been so devoted to physical pleasure and pain.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
In recent years, Lucas has been focused on his long-in-the-works Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is set to open in September.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Comparable works, such as Le Rêve (1932) and Woman in Beret and Checkered Dress (1937), have sold at auction at comparable price.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 21 June 2026
Coproduced with Grayson Beatz, the track is laid back compared to his other bass-thumping, suspenseful works.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
For Doom, Prince took inspiration from a pile of CDs loaned by the game’s chief designer, John Romero, including seminal works by Alice in Chains, Pantera and Metallica.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
The program is informal, guests are encouraged to visit, ask questions and watch as works develop over the course of their stay.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
That’s an example of when law enforcement works together and the public helps as well.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
This would represent a dramatic break from how the chip industry works today.
—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The Max can also integrate with Google Home or Apple HomeKit smart home setups, and works with Alexa and Control 4 too.
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
The school's classrooms feature flexible seating, allowing students to choose the learning environment that works best for them.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Your optimism works best with clear limits.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Noun
Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Recent studies of the river outlet works have shown that managers can operate the backup tubes continuously in a safe way, said Katrina Grantz, the deputy regional director for Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Region, at a conference in Boulder earlier this month.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Few great works have been so devoted to physical pleasure and pain.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
In recent years, Lucas has been focused on his long-in-the-works Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is set to open in September.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Comparable works, such as Le Rêve (1932) and Woman in Beret and Checkered Dress (1937), have sold at auction at comparable price.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 21 June 2026
Coproduced with Grayson Beatz, the track is laid back compared to his other bass-thumping, suspenseful works.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
For Doom, Prince took inspiration from a pile of CDs loaned by the game’s chief designer, John Romero, including seminal works by Alice in Chains, Pantera and Metallica.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
The program is informal, guests are encouraged to visit, ask questions and watch as works develop over the course of their stay.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
Verb
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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That solves the access problem and but creates other dependencies and different costs.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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This is a chaos mock draft, and 2) Peterson solves a potential problem for the Jazz.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Parker, who serves as the chief of staff at Cook Children’s Hospital, has filed a conflict of interest form disclosing her employment and regularly recuses herself from votes involving city business with the hospital network.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The lead author disclosed a conflict of interest involving an ownership stake in a management company that serves an aesthetics clinic, though that clinic doesn’t offer NAD+ infusions.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This network operates on a hub-and-satellite model, allowing electronics to be collected and processed closer to where they are retired rather than being shipped long distances to a small number of centralized facilities.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Verb
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The introvert who generates extraordinary individual insight but struggles to inspire large groups gets an extroverted deputy to do the rallying.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.—
David Szondy
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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