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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work (on)
act
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Yet court documents show White has only faced minor firearms charges in the shooting, and that Fremont police have investigated whether White acted in self-defense.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025 -
This will act as a gentle abrasive and degreaser to work the stuck spots and pull all loose food particles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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“Work (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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