work over
verb
worked over; working over; works over
1
: to subject to thorough examination, study, or treatment
shelf stock worked over by shoppers
2
: to do over : rework
saved the play by working the first act over
3
: to beat up or manhandle with thoroughness
My boxing opponent worked me over in the ring.
Examples of work over in a Sentence
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There have been complaints about Zayn’s different character work over the last few months.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
However, Clayton-Thomas continued working over the decades, both solo and as a member of later incarnations of the band.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The financial report also offered a snapshot of the monarchy's work over the past year.
—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20over. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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