Thesaurus results for WORK OVER

work over

verb

Definition of work over

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 Earlier this year, Lowe’s announced a $250 million commitment to help train 250,000 skilled trade workers in fields like plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work over the next decade. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 July 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 Pitt, 62, and Swift, 36, have admired each other's work over the years. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026 This can lead to a unit that has to work over time to reach it's set temperature. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for work over

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Verb

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to the vending machine while recording the act for his online followers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of lick

Verb

Eddie Williams was taking a merciless pounding against her planking as the sodden wreck heaved and rolled.

— JAMES D. OXLEY, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026
Kelce spent the offseason pounding beers in VIP suites on the Eras Tour, married Taylor Swift in July, and expanded his media empire.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of pound

Verb

The president has responded to the MAGA criticism by lashing out repeatedly at dissenters, prompting Greene – once a top Trump supporter – not to run for reelection and Massie to lose his primary.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Beijing lashed out, restricting vital commerce and the flow of Chinese tourists on which Japan – the world’s fourth-largest economy – depends.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

Definition of lash

Verb

There’s not a whole lot that can be done to harden them against bombs and drones.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of do

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Musk pointed to each of the three business lines as part of the pillars of the company that will fuel what would have to be 10x growth in three or four years to hit his $1 trillion revenue projection.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Additionally, Alvarez’s chances to hit a home run will get a pick-me-up from playing at home.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 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

Chad Gable won his first singles title in WWE after beating Penta for the WWE Intercontinental Championship in an emotional match.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Evander scored a go-ahead goal from distance in the 82nd minute and Cincinnati beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 on Saturday night in a game delayed over two hours due to weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

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