WORK (ON) Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

work (on)

verb

Definition of work (on)

as in to deal (with)

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act

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After Maduro was deposed, Venezuela's highest court said Rodríguez could serve as acting president for up to 90 days -- an interim appointment that could be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
And yesterday is one of those days when your family ain’t acting right.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

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work (on)

work out

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