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
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
That kept my delete button in working order.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Other voiceover works includes stints with Budweiser, Salvation Army, Credit Karma, Herbal Essences, and more.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Bertinelli kids grew up in Clarkston when their father worked for General Motors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
That kept my delete button in working order.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Wohler intercepted Jackson on the All-Pro QB’s final throw in 11-on-11 work.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Other voiceover works includes stints with Budweiser, Salvation Army, Credit Karma, Herbal Essences, and more.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work
Verb
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Honey can contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause infant botulism.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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But Trotter said the mystery of where the Carruthers ended up has been solved.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Manfred already has those problems solved with expansion and geographical realignment on his baseball bucket list.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Washington served in the department for 30 years and was promoted to chief in 2021.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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The cavernous convention center served as a temporary shelter for thousands of displaced residents.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Like the rest of the Real Madrid squad, Vinicius Jr did not perform at his usual level last season as Madrid failed to win any of the three major titles, which led to the club replacing Carlo Ancelotti as manager.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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For instance, a technician performing field repairs might look at a piece of broken equipment using smart glasses; the glasses could then use the technician’s PC to connect to the cloud for specialized AI models and technical information.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The woman who was driving the vehicle was fatally injured and a man riding in the vehicle was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Sep. 2025
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The question of whether driving barefoot is safe isn't so cut and dry.—
Georgea Kovanis,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Krejci is a 6ft 3in (191cm), ball-playing centre-back who can also operate in midfield.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Current Bell civilian helicopters share high commonality with those previously operated by the Army and currently flown by numerous government agencies.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina transfer Conner Harrell, who was named the 49ers’ starting quarterback to start game week, didn’t find his stride until the game was out of reach, throwing a crucial interception before the half and struggling through three quarters.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Because the arsenic exposure symptoms of differ between people and locations, researchers struggle to fully assess arsenic’s full impact on global health or successfully mitigate it in places where water treatment infrastructure isn’t available.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The town’s most high-profile venue is Meadow Creek, a sprawling 277-acre plot of land used as a festival grounds complete with the full destination camping experience.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Work.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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