worked (at)

verb

Definition of worked (at)next
past tense of work (at)
as in carried out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked (at)
  1. carried out
  2. carried off
  3. accomplished
  4. brought about
  5. pulled off
  6. achieved
  7. performed
  8. brought off
Verb
  • Military observers noted that the dead load test represents an early-stage evaluation carried out before full aircraft launch trials, helping validate the performance and reliability of the electromagnetic launch system.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Israel carried out heavy strikes on the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to disarm.
    — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of carried out
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  • Fans booed when the squirrel was finally captured and carried off under a towel, but the team says the animal was released in fine health.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • Shania Twain has performed in stadiums around the world and carried off not one but two Las Vegas residencies, but this summer, a smaller stage felt like a dream come true.
    — Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
Definition of carried off
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  • As the defense adjusts to its new look at the offense looks to remain consistent after a stellar 2025 season, the goal will be to carry over what the team accomplished as a unit in the offseason program.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Direct cremation, meanwhile, can be accomplished for as little as $795, inclusive of the urn.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of accomplished
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  • One was that the Panthers brought about two dozen of their alumni onto the field, from Wesley Walls to Jonathan Stewart to Dwight Stone and Captain Munnerlyn.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This is mainly a failure of prioritization, brought about by underfunding and general neglect toward the vulnerable communities that this disease affects.
    — Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, STAT, 30 July 2026
Definition of brought about
Verb
  • Ella Langley has pulled off another incredible career accomplishment.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Mike pulled off at the bar with his family, had a couple beers and toasted his brother.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of pulled off
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  • In contrast, companies focused on creating customer value, such as Amazon and Apple, achieved sustained success and high valuations.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Is Little Feat the most influential American rock band that never achieved mainstream success, in large part because its music was simply too diverse and good to make major commercial inroads?
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieved
Verb
  • More recently, Little Feat’s music has been embraced and performed by a new generation of artists that includes Sierra Ferrell, Marcus King, Molly Tuttle and Shakey Graves.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Why Russia Is Expanding Gerbera Usage Many of the missions performed by the Gerbera over the past several months could also be performed by the Geran-2, Russia’s flagship long-range drone.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • McKinley stands at about 20,310 feet, and the climber who was rescued was brought off the mountain from about 17,200 feet by Denali National Park and Preserve search and rescue personnel late Thursday afternoon.
    — Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of brought off
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“Worked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20%28at%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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