WORK (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

work (at or on)

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Definition of work (at or on)

as in to prepare (for)

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The study measured what happened when pet dogs practiced nosework every day for two weeks.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Stephania Louis, an immigrant from Haiti, was drawn to the program as an opportunity to practice speaking English in the workplace before returning to school to pursue nursing.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

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Meyer goes for five after All-Star news Pitcher Max Meyer got the start for Miami, allowing four hits and two runs over five innings.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
The Dodge ran over a stop sign, reversed into a tree and traveled up a front yard before coming to a stop, the statement said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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