WORKS (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

works (at or on)

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present tense third-person singular of work (at or on)

as in points (for)

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They were ousted in the NLCS by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who held them to a total of four runs over a four-game sweep.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The right-hander won his fourth straight start and has surrendered two runs over his last 23 innings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

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Goggles, who practices Arapaho ceremonial ways but dabbles in Christianity, liked the worship band and activities that kept her grandchildren busy.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Whittingham said Tommy Carr is the only backup who practices with the first-string offense, getting about 20% of the snaps.

— Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

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