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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
Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The office also works with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, which investigates the cause and origin of fires and arson.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
The former calls for a counterfactual view of how testing works; the latter calls for political will and policy ideas not currently in evidence.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The goal is to something that works for you and to make sure your approach respects your risk tolerance.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Today, MatchWornShirt works with about 300 soccer clubs and national teams — including Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Napoli — in 35 countries.
—Robert Kidd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Bloom created a space that works for the family’s quieter moments and their larger parties.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
But this is not how science works.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The office also works with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, which investigates the cause and origin of fires and arson.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
The former calls for a counterfactual view of how testing works; the latter calls for political will and policy ideas not currently in evidence.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The goal is to something that works for you and to make sure your approach respects your risk tolerance.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Today, MatchWornShirt works with about 300 soccer clubs and national teams — including Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Napoli — in 35 countries.
—Robert Kidd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Bloom created a space that works for the family’s quieter moments and their larger parties.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
But this is not how science works.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The best of the bunch typically solves a common problem.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The possibility of selling off the Chrome browser, which has over 3 billion users and serves as a gateway to Google’s search engine, has also been raised by regulators.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Smith also serves as producer under the Library Films banner.Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Event Cinemas currently operates two ScreenX theaters in Australia alongside its 4DX locations, while Showtime Cinemas will host nine ScreenX, four Ultra 4DX, and one 4DX theater by the end of 2025.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates roughly 2,300 stores in 34 states, including brands like Jewel Osco, Safeway and Shaw's.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to robots and AI, the company uses AR to support assembly, maintenance, quality management and workforce training.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Everyone struggles with it in different ways.Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Russia uses large numbers of missiles and drones to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses and exploits weather conditions such as dense fog and cloud cover to make interceptions harder, the Ukrainian air force said.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Russia uses large numbers of missiles and drones to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses and exploits weather conditions such as dense fog and cloud cover to make interceptions harder, the Ukrainian air force said.Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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In perhaps the most famous example, Trump and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn in 2017 announced plans to build a $10 billion electronics factory in Wisconsin and create 13,000 new jobs.David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Use the volume buttons to scroll to Wipe Data or Perform a factory reset, then press the power button to select it.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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This surplus of position players — a first-world problem, for sure — creates a roster jam almost everywhere except at catcher, which notably is the area where baseball president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins appear to be attempting to address.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This divergence of priorities creates a complex strategic environment where traditional approaches yield diminishing returns.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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