DO THE TRICK Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

do the trick

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Definition 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 do the trick According to Shields, a deep clean once a week followed by a quick pass after every shower can do the trick. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 For Atlanta drivers, quality all-season tires should do the trick year-round. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 But this weekend’s Sony/Constantin‘s revival of Resident Evil from Zach Cregger could very well do the trick with a $40M-$50M domestic start and another $31M overseas for a global around $80M on the high end. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 If something in your day-to-day life keeps stressing you out, one fair conversation could do the trick, Taurus. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do the trick

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Frankel is nothing if not wise to her brand, and unflinchingly aware of how to deliver the goods to her audience.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
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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