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as in operating
being in effective operation
the only working coal mine in the area
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as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
as a would-be independent filmmaker, you'll need a working knowledge of motion picture photography and editing
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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a boss who is of the opinion that a working employee is a needed employee, as idleness is a sign of dispensability
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this new drug can really work wonders
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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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as in performing
to produce a desired effect
this headache remedy takes half an hour to work
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as in moving
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in using
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
the organization has worked for years to raise people's awareness of human rights issues
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as in exploiting
to take unfair advantage of
a young boy who worked his aunt for all she was worth in toys and candy when she visited once a year
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Recent Examples of working
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Further development and long-term testing are still necessary to ensure the membrane’s reliability before it can be successfully adopted into working industrial reactors.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
In our Voter Guide, the candidates talked about working with students, teachers and parents.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Rooftop pools, co-working lounges, bowling alleys, screening rooms, an on-site grocery, and a 24/7 attended lobby rival a five-star hotel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Further development and long-term testing are still necessary to ensure the membrane’s reliability before it can be successfully adopted into working industrial reactors.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Owens highlighted her career as an attorney, which brought applicable experience working on large transactions, weighing litigation decisions and reading contracts.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
In our Voter Guide, the candidates talked about working with students, teachers and parents.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for working
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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The 2025 Nobel Prize for physics recognizes original investigations in the intersection of basic and applied sciences.—
Zhixin Wang,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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Moving beyond the theory of the market, those skilled in applied finance understand how to make practical decisions in financial spaces.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Existing methods for creating blood stem cells rely on complex cocktails of growth proteins.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Creal Beauty, which launched in 2024, was born out of founder Sarah Creal’s 30-plus years creating luxe cosmetics for brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, and Victoria Beckham Beauty.—
Marie Lodi,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those experiences gave him a respect for precision, process, and real-world problem solving.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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In Season 1, Gillory was a janitor at the LAPD but become a full-time consultant after solving a murder case and impressing everyone with her IQ of 160.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Jodi Benson sang her daughter Delaney Benson's praises for following in her acting career footsteps while also carving out a name for herself at the same time.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her intervention comes amid concerns in the acting community about the creation of Norwood and how avatars like her could ultimately replace lower profile performers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the store opening in September, Jobling said the John Varvatos brand was performing well, despite macroeconomic challenges, with a steady wholesale channel and strong sales in its full-price stores.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Players are moving around, not pointing fingers at others and are taking accountability.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Working.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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