works (on)

present tense third-person singular of work (on)

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acts
Verb
  • Jay Ravitz acts as a disruptor, embracing ambiguity and questioning the status quo to accelerate innovation.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Caffeine acts as a diuretic that pushes fluids out and raises body temperature.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
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“Works (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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