WORKING (AT) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

working (at)

verb

Definition of working (at)

present participle of work (at)

as in carrying out

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Verb

The massacre left at least 70 people dead and factions of the gang were accused of carrying out the attacks.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who announced the figures and is part of a government team carrying out a sweeping crackdown, said Malawians, Mozambicans, and Zimbabweans made up the bulk of those sent overseas.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of carrying out

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Zeus acting for his own pleasure underlies the evolutionary tales of small groups raiding foreign shores, carrying off women.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025

Definition of carrying off

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The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B's maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10).

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026
White agreed, saying Trump helped lead the logistical challenge of pulling off the event.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of pulling off

Verb

Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Then the track left the valley and started winding up to a high, dry plateau.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Definition of winding up

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The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of bringing about

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After putting through a few revisions, the proposal has reduced the number of schools set to close from 20 to 17.

— Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Two separate developers are putting through zoning proposals for more than 300 apartments in Enfield’s Thompsonville section that would be built before its new train station opens in 2029.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of putting through

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