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or wrought
1
as in created
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 solved
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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3
as in served
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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5
as in moved
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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6
as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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7
as in labored
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 used
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 worked
And not just production but overproduction, said War on Want, which worked with Research & Degrowth International, a think tank based in Barcelona, on the study.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
All the while, pitchers lauded his communication and game-calling abilities and his defensive skills, the latter an area that Baldwin worked diligently to improve in his past two major league spring trainings.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
However, none of these factors worked on their own.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
All the while, pitchers lauded his communication and game-calling abilities and his defensive skills, the latter an area that Baldwin worked diligently to improve in his past two major league spring trainings.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
However, none of these factors worked on their own.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That problem can’t be solved as quickly, but a city spokesperson said new signs indicating that option is available to visitors have been ordered and will be installed as soon as a vendor finishes making them.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Worried that someone might get stuck in the elevator, Jorgie Ramos, who also operates Vice City Pizza in South Miami, decided to shut down the restaurant until the problem was solved.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wearing a Tom Ford tuxedo, the prince posed on the green carpet alongside singers Mendes and Minogue, who both performed at his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday London concert in 2018.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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That was when the practice began of parents withholding food from children who performed badly on their pre-exams as an incentive to study harder.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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They are felt as they are composed, painfully, joyously, cellularly—and they are designed for other biological beings to experience, to connect with, to be animated, provoked and moved by.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Led by quarterback Tony Pike, the Bearcats moved quickly down the field, setting up a first down at Pitt’s 29-yard line with 33 seconds left.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, described the effort as a shift in how physical systems are designed and operated.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The team labored in home losses to Houston and the Los Angeles Chargers, with Mahomes ultimately suffering a season-ending ACL injury in the fourth quarter of that setback against the Chargers.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The administration has labored to frame the use of the military in Venezuela as a law enforcement action, since Maduro had outstanding warrants for his arrest in the United States.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Worked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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