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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So Concordia researchers developed this novel material that can act as both.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
As the church falls apart, its demolition imminent, the work acts as an acknowledgment of the life that exists within materials, of how intention and attention can come together to bring out the sense of meaning inherent to a place.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

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