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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The high-tech serum works overnight to plump, hydrate, and soften aging skin.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thruster now works with Spirit of the Horn, Alpha Lupi and Hoarfrost.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The high-tech serum works overnight to plump, hydrate, and soften aging skin.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works
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Make sure your business idea solves a specific problem or serves a gap in the market.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Investors want to see that your solution solves a tangible problem, so ensure that your MVP shows potential for scalability.Christoph Zeizel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Make sure your business idea solves a specific problem or serves a gap in the market.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lyle Workman serves as music supervisor.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company operates in a highly mature industry with limited secular growth opportunities.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Roadway also uses truck-scanning technology to ensure vehicles are in top condition before each job.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There is also a Prompt Builder, which uses natural language to define how the agent will interface with AI or the outputs from Salesforce’s Data Cloud.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While her family struggles financially to keep their takeaway van afloat, a young Vietnamese girl takes up a summer job on a strawberry farm.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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But once up on stage, her reasonable-sounding language was replaced by the consistent mispronunciation of Kamala Harris's first name and exaggerations of the scale of recent Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) layoffs at their factory in nearby Warren, Michigan.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Given that its magnetosphere factory lies in the mantle layer rather than the core, the planet pays no heed to the centrality rules that govern typical magnetospheres.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taiyo Watanabe The unusual form also creates an intimate rooftop terrace, where the couple and their children can enjoy treetop views, and an overhang that shades the entrance.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, a creative technologist acts as an expert in AI tools, helping the team harness technology to drive creative processes and innovation.Sowmya Moni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The dynamic and lively space pulls the feel of the outside in thanks to an infinity mirror at the restaurant’s entrance, which acts as an art installation and interactive Instagram moment for guests.Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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