Synonyms of work
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as in to cause
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 to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in to struggle
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 to use
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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as in composition
a literary, musical, or artistic production
unfortunately, many of her works are now out of print
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the new Web application is the work of a pair of young but highly gifted programmers
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as in job
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
the work of a movie director is to tell a story through a series of striking images
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
put a lot of work into the project
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
what line of work are you in?
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Recent Examples of work
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2025
To walk in the tunnel and wear a really cute outfit before going to work on the court is the best of both worlds for me.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Variety Staff, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
At the same time, AI aims to make work more efficient—which is exactly what students are using it for.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Before his arrest, Soliman worked as an imam in Cincinnati and as a chaplain at Cincinnati Children's hospital.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2025
To walk in the tunnel and wear a really cute outfit before going to work on the court is the best of both worlds for me.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Like similar lists for directors, screenwriters, producers and animators, Actors to Watch looks at recent, current and upcoming work from rising actors.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
At the same time, AI aims to make work more efficient—which is exactly what students are using it for.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work
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Severe storms and flooding in Muskego, Wisconsin, caused road closures, sewage issues, and damage to homes and businesses.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Connecticut’s shortage of more than 90,000 affordable units won’t be solved by freezing rents.—
Ben Proto,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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The sport challenges participants’ ability to problem solve and navigate outdoor challenges, all against the clock.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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The gaming landscape serves as a dynamic social ecosystem where players engage through voice, text and even gestures within immersive virtual environments.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As representatives of the Foundation Board, new Academy president Howell Taylor, Kilmurry, and Taylor-Coleman will also serve on the Academy Museum Board of Trustees for one-year terms.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While performing in Elmont, NY on Sept. 9 of that year, Tyler fractured his larynx, necessitating the postponement of shows on their Peace Out tour.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lastly, in May 2024, Tamura was pulled over for driving a car with no license plate.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Four electric motors drive each of its wheels independently, with dynamic torque vectoring to proactively manage the immense forces at play.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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As of May 2025, Ulta Beauty operates 1,451 stores across all 50 states.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Japanese tech company has operated in Russia since 2006, but after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine began scaling back operations, halting console shipments and closing online and brick-and-mortar stores.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The state’s newest theory is that Zeigler wore a raincoat while shooting his wife and mother-in-law (who was shot with two different guns) and struggling with his father-in-law — despite the customer having the father-in-law’s blood soaked into his pants.—
Gail Hollenbeck,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some team that struggles to hit southpaws will surely want to add him to their lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, investigators pursued multiple leads without success, releasing a composite sketch of the suspect and using genetic genealogy and familial DNA testing in search of a match.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The mobile booking facility — something typically used during civil unrest, according to Thiel — will not entirely free up officers, but should make arrests and citations faster, Thiel and Johnson said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Work.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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