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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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Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But in reality these moments are when the brain consolidates memories, solves complex problems, and generates creative insights.Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Liverpool operates across Mexico with 310 stores under the Liverpool and Suburbia banners, 119 specialized boutiques, as well as 29 shopping centers.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the jail struggles to provide adequate food, and unsanitary food distribution practices have left detainees vulnerable to malnutrition, pest infestations and other harms.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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But Moore sometimes struggles to take responsibility in the way expected of leaders.Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent work on the Israeli Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) dairy farm exploits Convolution Neural Networks (CNNs) and Transformers to reach 98% face detection and a 96% accuracy in identifying cows.David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This idea exploits the current limitations of AI systems and the ease with which unexpected shifts in the data can trick them.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her parents Angelo and Diamante both worked in the family’s shawl and embroidery factory.Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, the labor for a modern factory is also more expensive.Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Works.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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