as in practice
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
she careered off to the class she'd almost forgotten
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of career
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
However, Cazorla recovered from his injury issues to end his career, first rejoining Villarreal in 2018, before a three-year stint in Qatar with Al-Sadd and then ending his career at Oviedo.
—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
J.j. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
And then the plane careered into a big house that was behind the bus and burst into flames.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for career
Noun
In 2024, McDuffie started all 17 games and set a career high in tackles (94).
—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
However, Cazorla recovered from his injury issues to end his career, first rejoining Villarreal in 2018, before a three-year stint in Qatar with Al-Sadd and then ending his career at Oviedo.
—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Verb
After a blood-clot diagnosis last year forced him to contemplate how quickly careers — and lives — can end, Wembanyama decided to create a lasting legacy.
—
J.j. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
And then the plane careered into a big house that was behind the bus and burst into flames.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for career
Recent Examples of Synonyms for career
Noun
-
In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
-
Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.
Verb
-
In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
-
Ships raced through the night to reach New York Harbor, all trying to be first to dock at Ellis Island.
Noun
-
Cat personalities are formed over time due to their genetic background and living environment.
-
In March 2026, the 28-year-old ended up moving into a guesthouse on 75-year-old Tom Ward's property, and what began as a practical living arrangement quickly turned into an unlikely bond that has captivated hundreds of thousands on TikTok.
Verb
-
More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.
-
Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.
Noun
-
Spreading that message is Bigtree’s lifework.
-
Four years after Farmer’s death, Clinton reflects on preserving her mentor’s lifework in health care and remembers his tender tenacity.
Verb
-
Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
-
Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city.
Noun
-
Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs).
-
The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions.
Verb
-
Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
-
Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
Cite this Entry
“Career.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/career. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
