Thesaurus results for SLAVES (FOR)

slaves (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of slave (for)

as in works (for)

to be a servant for why would you waste your time slaving for a boss you can't stand?

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serves

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Its combustion engine serves as a range extender, generating electricity when the battery can no longer provide all the energy required for driving.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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