work (for)

verb

Definition of work (for)next
as in to serve
to be a servant for worked for a rich and powerful family

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  1. serve
  2. wait on
Verb
  • Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and Thursday’s performance served as a reminder why.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Rather, each pair should serve a distinct purpose instead of duplicating another one already hanging in the closet.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of serve
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  • No longer can basketball executives plan for a distant future while waiting on their teen idols to grow up.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • The Murdoch empire instead waited on the sidelines and bet on Tubi as a free streaming alternative.
    — Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 18 June 2026
Definition of wait on
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“Work (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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