worked (at)

past tense of work (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked (at)
Verb
  • The Jet Pilot is essentially a Daiquiri—rum, lime and simple syrup, one of the world’s great three ingredient drinks—put through a kaleidoscope.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
  • Because she’s been put through the wringer, and she’s continued to make her work.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Salah’s remarkable run has already led him to achieve milestones only previously accomplished by legends.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Woods Richardson accomplished his goal, getting strikes on 20 of 33 pitches on Tuesday and finishing with three strikeouts in two innings.
    Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Houston Astros performed major reconstructive surgery on their lineup this offseason.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Carter, 66, who played on the men’s basketball team from 1976 to 1980, said no other doctor had ever performed a rectal examination on him as part of a physical examination.
    Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 21 Mar. 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 Jul. 2025.

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