as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Recent Examples of work over
And then a diving catch in red zone 11s work over Horn — the top pick vs. Pro Bowl corner matchup Panthers fans are dying to see.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
The quality problem has cost Ford billions of dollars in relation to recalls and warranty work over the past five years.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Supply chain and talent strategy for any company has changed a lot in the wake of global conflict, the proliferation of remote work and a post-pandemic shift in people's perceptions of work over the last five years.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
At the end of the day, our economic system has assigned value to some forms of work over others, and it’s often associated with the race and gender of the person doing the work.
—Mariah Maddox, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
The quality problem has cost Ford billions of dollars in relation to recalls and warranty work over the past five years.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Supply chain and talent strategy for any company has changed a lot in the wake of global conflict, the proliferation of remote work and a post-pandemic shift in people's perceptions of work over the last five years.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
At the end of the day, our economic system has assigned value to some forms of work over others, and it’s often associated with the race and gender of the person doing the work.
—Mariah Maddox, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
Verb
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The garden is located in a large area in the middle of the hotel's main gardens, but still hidden.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not said when troops would enter Gaza City, his country’s forces have continued to pound the area, killing dozens in recent days.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Get aligned and intentional before pounding the keyboard.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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President Trump on Friday lashed out at the official who oversees government employment reports after its regular monthly report showed the job market softening significantly this summer in a possible warning sign of an impending recession.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The president also lashed out on social media against Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, urging the Senate Judiciary Committee chair to ditch a longstanding confirmation practice to expedite the process.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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In 2024-2025 the lodge stayed open for the winter, doing events like winemaker dinners.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Russia has a 50-year goal, to re-unite parts of the old Soviet Union; Ukraine has a more immediate goal, to stop the war and not give up any territory to do so.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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The second part will hit theaters less than two months later on Ascension Day, which is on Thursday, May 6, 2027.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence of Combs' physical assaulting his ex-girlfriends — including a hotel security footage that showed Combs hitting, kicking and dragging the singer Cassie Ventura — and Combs' defense team conceded that their client had committed domestic violence.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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The story of Doug Driscoll, the man who punched out Dana, will not continue.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Maton began the inning by punching out Braves leadoff hitter Alex Verdugo.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20over. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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