work over

verb

Definition of work overnext
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 There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The formula uses a groundbreaking Vitamin-B3 complex that works over a period of time to help naturally rebalance your scalp for long-term relief. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Advertisement Having conversations in fluent French, acquired by dint of immense hard work over many years, was an unmatchably rewarding experience. — Douglas Hofstadter, Time, 30 June 2026 Rybakina’s serve and forehand can take any match out of her opponent’s hands, especially on grass, but the latter shot has misfired of late, and McNally’s changes in rhythm will give the 27-year-old a serious working over. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for work over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
  1. lick
  2. hide
  3. pound
  4. lash
  5. do
  6. hit
  7. punch out
  8. beat
Verb
  • In the end, none of them were fit to lick the boots of Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • But the Carolinas have their own ways of making barbecue finger-licking.
    — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • The cover over the logo was cut precisely in the outline of the Levi’s logo – leaving no doubt what the tarp was hiding.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Wrap a wide ribbon multiple times around to hide the elastic to elevate the classic look.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of hide
Verb
  • The heart-pounding encounter ended with the calf reunited with its mother, dramatic photos on a cellphone — and the couple continuing on to catch brook trout.
    — Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of pound
Verb
  • The president continued to lash out at other NATO allies over Iran.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of lash
Verb
  • The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • He was evaluated by the medical staff, hit in the cage and decided to play.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • The Folsom Police Department responded shortly before noon Sunday, according to daily activity logs, which state an unknown suspect reportedly punched out the passenger door lock and set fire to the vehicle.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • The report shows that students are now 25% less likely to get these math questions – the ones AI can punch out easily, the ones that students are spending less time on – correct.
    — Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of punch out
Verb
  • Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of beat

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“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20over. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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