Thesaurus results for WORKS OVER

works over

verb

present tense third-person singular of work over

as in licks

to strike repeatedly the mob boss's thugs really worked him over

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Recent Examples of works over That made auctions, somewhat counterintuitively, one of the more attractive places to buy important works over the past six months. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 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 Hockney is believed to have created some thirty-five thousand works over his lifetime. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026 The diversifiers The goal of the Club is to run a diversified portfolio that is durable and works over the long term. — Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 May 2026 Its line-of-sight communication works over 50 miles, and satellite links can extend this for longer-range operations. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026 If a dozen new works over four days isn’t enough, try cramming 50 plays by 50 playwrights into a single day. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026

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Verb

Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 June 2026
At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Definition of licks

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Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.

— John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026

Definition of pounds

Verb

But mostly, the monarch persists because life’s job is to live; because within those thimble-size bodies hides a dynamo of survival that puts our most incredible machines to shame.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
The aggregate number hides exactly the variance that matters for risk assessment.

— Prashanth Harshangi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of hides

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This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Now, a law that does a lot of good for individual patients could wind up raising costs for everyone.

— Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of does

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This could be the first year that solar beats gas in California’s power mix.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
When measured against the modern perimeter icons who preceded him, James beats Jordan and Bryant on points scored, Magic Johnson on assists dished and Larry Bird on titles won.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of beats

Verb

Punk fought Rhodes off the top rope and hits flying elbow for a two-count.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
For buyers who simply want an affordable EV that drives well, charges quickly, fits into normal life, and doesn't require six figures of disposable income, the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt hits a sweet spot few competitors manage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hits

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Instead of floating crosses in, Saka either whips his deliveries low near the six-yard box or works a slightly more central position to cut the ball back with a firmer connection.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

Definition of whips

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