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
Paul Ridden
june 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But without the compliance of countries that manufacture such things, including Japan and the Netherlands, U.S. restrictions won’t work.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Asha Bandele, Essence, 25 June 2025
If this were the 1990s, remote and hybrid work would be impossible.
—Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Verb
View gallery - 6 images For the last few years, Italian engineers have been working on a humanoid robot for emergency response applications.
—Paul Ridden
june 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But without the compliance of countries that manufacture such things, including Japan and the Netherlands, U.S. restrictions won’t work.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Our healing, life-changing work would not have been possible without the wisdom of our 60-plus-person Braintrust.
—Asha Bandele, Essence, 25 June 2025
If this were the 1990s, remote and hybrid work would be impossible.
—Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work
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After a sit-down interview with Bobbie Thomas, Harlow was surprised by Jenna Bush Hager with video messages from three women with vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes patches of skin to lose pigment.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Honor solves this problem by integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) directly into its operations.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Concerns about student overuse and misuse are still prevalent: About half of teachers worry that student use of AI will decrease teens’ ability to think critically and independently or to have persistence when problem solving, according to the study.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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When cooking or serving food outside, make sure to keep it covered to keep wasps out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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In many ways, square dancing has served as a metaphor for the positivity community can bring, Neikirk said.—
Emma Hall
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Modern executives must similarly create robust succession planning, knowledge transfer systems, and institutional memory, not just to perform well during their tenure, but to set up the next generation for success.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Flowering cherries are among gardeners' favorite spring blooming trees, but not all cherries perform well in the South.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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This economic activity drives growth in industries from retail and automotive to housing and hospitality.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This lack of real-time integration gives insider threats the space to operate undetected, eroding an enterprise’s ability to respond effectively.—
Muhi S. Majzoub,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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On offense, the Red Sox have predictably struggled without Devers’ bat in the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.—
Lee Ying Shan,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Help customers understand how your compliance actually protects them and unlocks their ability to use your product with confidence.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Work.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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