WORK (ON) Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

work (on)

verb

Definition of work (on)

as in to deal (with)

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act

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This also includes musicians and major music acts partnering with companies and productions, releasing their own products or content, or just coming to perform as talent.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Holmes has served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), or someone appointed by a judge to act in the best interest of children who’ve experienced abuse or neglect.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

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