as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of work over
McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.
—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Rice has played just one inning at catcher since the start of spring training, and he has not been spotted doing any catching work over the past several weeks.
—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
Pelley holds especially high stature at the network because of his work over the years in dangerous war zones.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
The city recently held a three-day intensive training session for seasonal lifeguards who work over the summer.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for work over
Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Rice has played just one inning at catcher since the start of spring training, and he has not been spotted doing any catching work over the past several weeks.
—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
Pelley holds especially high stature at the network because of his work over the years in dangerous war zones.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
The city recently held a three-day intensive training session for seasonal lifeguards who work over the summer.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for work over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
Verb
-
After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
-
Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
Verb
-
In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.
-
The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.
Verb
-
The war killed more than 3,300 Iranians, according to state media, including top leaders, and pounded the country's infrastructure and armed forces.
-
One of the deputies shone his light through the window and pounded on the door again.
Verb
-
Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster is apologizing after lashing out at a critic.
-
Photos of Hammett in the garment eventually caught the attention of Swifties, who lashed out at the guitarist on Reddit and social media.
Verb
-
Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
-
Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
Verb
-
Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday.
-
Temperatures are expected to soar on June 22 in parts of Oregon and Washington, possibly hitting 100 degrees in Portland and at least 90 degrees in Seattle.
Verb
-
Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
-
On June 23, 1917, believe it or not, Babe Ruth punched out an umpire, Brick Owens, for disqualifying him from the game.
Verb
-
Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
-
Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.
Cite this Entry
“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20over. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
