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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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Lyle Workman serves as music supervisor.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the aftermath of the hurricane's ruinous and deadly route across the Southeast illustrates, the alarming lack of flood insurance coverage among an overwhelming majority of people impacted serves as a cautionary tale for the rest of us, experts say.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Kim is also behind the Rendez-Vous des Designers NGO, which aims at helping emerging French brands and operates a multibrand boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Près.Alex Wynne, WWD, 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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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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Let’s say your organization uses ServiceNow as its ITSM platform.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 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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The film mixes physical comedy, as when Iris struggles to sleep in her own bed after Apollo takes it over, with a tear-jerking exploration of the way animals grieve the deaths of their owners.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hayden questions the wisdom of allowing a factory to operate in a predominantly residential area.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Echoing the Orange Show in Houston or the Cathedral of Junk in Austin, the complex, established in 1971 at 2505 Martin Luther King Drive, looks like an explosion in a folk art factory.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Sun creates a trine with Jupiter.Jennifer Culp, Them, 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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