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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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as in served
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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as in moved
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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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
Winkler worked for a long time to develop software used in data centers, and has written a book on cloud computing.
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Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
Volunteers worked hard painting and assembling furniture to transform a classroom into a resource room known as Zion's Closet.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
López went four innings and worked around four hits and two walks while allowing the one run.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Among those killed was attorney Tara Arnold, 46, who reportedly worked for Arnold & Itkin and was married to co-founder Kurt Arnold.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
Volunteers worked hard painting and assembling furniture to transform a classroom into a resource room known as Zion's Closet.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
López went four innings and worked around four hits and two walks while allowing the one run.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Among those killed was attorney Tara Arnold, 46, who reportedly worked for Arnold & Itkin and was married to co-founder Kurt Arnold.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked
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Once the films were created, the researchers needed ways to carefully adjust the number of charge carriers—particles that carry electrical current inside the material.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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But mathematicians are excited by these recent advances — and by the fact that a single approach solved three cases at once, when previously each new case had required an entirely new proof.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The script, penned by Bartek Bartosik and Naqqash Khalid, becomes bizarrely moralistic by the end, insinuating that the debased and debauched might perhaps see their problems solved by becoming domesticated.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2026
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Public interest in the case intensified after the local press widely reported that the father of one of the suspects served as undersecretary for governance and compliance within Rio’s state social development and human rights department.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Crosby is out a minimum of four weeks because of a lower-body injury and Malkin served the second of a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin in the head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that Acacio performed an ultrasound on at least one patient after his license was suspended.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Polling throughout the winter had shown little difference between how the two Democrats performed in hypothetical matchups against likely Republican opponents, but some surveys suggested Talarico ran slightly stronger among independents.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Informal currency exchange houses have also moved funds across borders outside the reach of conventional banking oversight.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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In mid-2025, Urquhart and Kelley moved their deal from Amazon’s Wondery to SiriusXM.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The strikes have targeted at least 123 headquarters, barracks and local bases operated by Iran’s paramilitary organizations, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Basij militia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mostly out of necessity, Ukraine developed cheap interceptor drones known as the Sting system, which are operated by pilots who can guide them to crash into Shahed drones, forcing them to explode.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lakshmi even labored over the shape of the studio, citing studies that conclude rounded shapes facilitate focus and creativity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Many states in recent years have labored to pass sports betting laws, tapping massive tax revenues from wagers to balance their budgets.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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The third site, in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics, which were being sold throughout Northern California, authorities said.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Geologists used temperature sensors in the geyser’s runoff channels to monitor these bursts, noting that the current pattern is similar to that observed during the geyser’s 2017 revival.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Worked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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