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 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

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