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as in operating
being in effective operation
the only working coal mine in the area
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as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
as a would-be independent filmmaker, you'll need a working knowledge of motion picture photography and editing
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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a boss who is of the opinion that a working employee is a needed employee, as idleness is a sign of dispensability
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this new drug can really work wonders
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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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as in performing
to produce a desired effect
this headache remedy takes half an hour to work
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as in driving
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in using
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
the organization has worked for years to raise people's awareness of human rights issues
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as in exploiting
to take unfair advantage of
a young boy who worked his aunt for all she was worth in toys and candy when she visited once a year
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Recent Examples of working
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s a pool with cabanas, co-working and event spaces, and an on-site restaurant, Split Rock Café & Bar.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Powder coating extends the life of the product and protects your hands from hot surfaces when working with your plants.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And as with most working actors, there were the frequent guest star jobs on episodic television and in TV movies.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s a pool with cabanas, co-working and event spaces, and an on-site restaurant, Split Rock Café & Bar.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The crash unfolded in front of House of Benz, a Mercedes auto workshop owned by Salim, who opened the business after working as a mechanical engineer for Mercedes for more than a decade, his heartbroken family told the Daily News.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Powder coating extends the life of the product and protects your hands from hot surfaces when working with your plants.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for working
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Scott received her master's in leadership from Belhaven University and has a bachelor's in applied psychology from Christian Brothers University.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Selling only in the Golden State at first will allow the company to learn from an engaged customer base, said Yamaguchi.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Later at a restaurant, the rest of the Clyburn clan is more engaged with their devices than conversing as a family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Observant residents such as yourselves will ultimately play a major role in solving this case.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Readers will be intrigued by the connections Anya makes in solving the puzzle, drawing on her knowledge of manuscripts, medieval history, and art history.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Whether singing, acting, or creating a character, Julian demonstrated a deep understanding of storytelling and stagecraft.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, international movies like Norway’s Sentimental Value and Brazil’s The Secret Agent have had good showings, ending up in both the Best Picture and acting races as well.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2026
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The ceremony kicked off with Alana Haim (of the band Haim and also a co-star on the movie with Zendaya) performing a DJ set.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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Egyptian immigrants Azzam and Samra Ahmed are padding their savings by performing for bots in their one-bedroom apartment in Pasadena.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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This intense demand is driving significant activity among niche data providers.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Working.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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