WORKS (AT) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

works (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of work (at)

as in pulls off

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Woods often uses comedy to lighten the load, and sometimes — especially in scenes with Plaza — pulls off the tricky feat of finding humor in serious or even dire situations.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
In spite of The Connaught’s obvious grandeur and heritage kudos, everyone is treated as equal by each member of staff with the deft service touch that the Maybourne Group pulls off so beautifully.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Definition of pulls off

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The superintendent heads up the California Department of Education, carries out policies set by the state Board of Education and is an ex-officio member of the state’s higher education governing boards.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Hitler comes to power; Lajos, by now a regional administrator, reluctantly carries out the Nazis’ orders, consigning the local Jewish population to death; Ilona and her husband flee to America by way of Switzerland.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of carries out

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Then Anna fails Room 7 and winds up back in Room 8, where Becca swaps the players’ table positions, so Ify reads the win condition as well and leaves.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Severe storms with hail, heavy rain and winds up to 60 mph barreled through the Charlotte region Friday and left 21,000 Duke Energy customers without power.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026

Definition of winds up

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The organization’s blood supply had fallen by several thousand units in just one week, leading many to worry about the summer season, which typically brings about an increase in trauma injuries, according to the press release.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
For some, the World Cup brings about memories of touching moments with family and friends.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Definition of brings about

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There is a wayward consultant class that will back anyone to win because winning achieves personal ambitions for power and money.

— Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
If Miami achieves its primary goal for this season, management and coaches will be able to say the same about this year’s rookie class, which is likely going to require plenty of patience.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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