worked (at)

past tense of work (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked (at)
Verb
  • The Hortmans’ assassination received a flurry of coverage over the strange circumstances under which it was carried out, with pictures of Boelter in his silicone mask initially flooding social media.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The racially motivated attack, carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, intensified national outrage and was a catalyst for major civil rights advancements.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Naturally, all this is carried off with staggering deadpan, with millions in cash in play.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Paramedics rushed to his aid, and Butler gave a thumbs-up as he was carried off the court in a stretcher, wearing a neck brace.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Dallas Cowboys pulled off an incredible 40-37 overtime victory against the New York Giants, despite allowing 450 passing yards to Russell Wilson.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • From 48 yards out, Wilson pulled off the impossible with yet another go-ahead score in the final minute to retake the lead for New York, 37-34, with 25 seconds to go.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On July 18, 2025, NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic research aircraft basked in golden light on the ramp at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility before being put through a series of ground tests.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This year’s fashion awards, the primary fundraiser of the BFC Foundation, which aims to support the future growth and success of the British fashion industry, will be the British Fashion Council’s new chief executive officer Laura Weir’s first major project to put through.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His work freed men from prison and brought about changes in how police officers do their jobs.
    Joseph Gerth, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
  • But 2025 has brought about different emotions for the Chiefs.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If the government’s aim was to avoid any snafus, that modest mission was accomplished.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The feat was accomplished through various TV rights, corporate sponsorship and a reliance on existing venues, paring infrastructure costs.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • No footballer has ever achieved his level of influence and global notoriety at such a young age.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • However, the film achieved cult hit status on home video.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • From mid-November 2021 to May 2022, the postings recounted reconnaissance of the target performed in the lead-up to the attack.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Worked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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