DOES THE TRICK Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

does the trick

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present tense third-person singular of do the trick

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to turn out as planned or desired The suggested revisions did the trick, and the updated article was well-received.

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Recent Examples of does the trick Notebooks Screen time is one thing, but old-school analogue pen and paper does the trick. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026 Just a few bitter almonds per kilo of sweet ones does the trick and doesn’t kill anyone. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 Next, the instructor tries luring the child back into the pool with a sparkly pink rubber duck, which does the trick. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026 Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

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delivers the goods

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Regardless, Braxton listeners with a fondness for his grittier, more compact work should find that Splayed Werks delivers the goods without feeling like a step back.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026

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