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as in operating
being in effective operation
the only working coal mine in the area
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as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
as a would-be independent filmmaker, you'll need a working knowledge of motion picture photography and editing
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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a boss who is of the opinion that a working employee is a needed employee, as idleness is a sign of dispensability
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this new drug can really work wonders
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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in acting
to have a certain purpose
the human kidneys work as a filtering system for the blood
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as in performing
to produce a desired effect
this headache remedy takes half an hour to work
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as in driving
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in using
to control the mechanical operation of
show me how to work the machine
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as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
the organization has worked for years to raise people's awareness of human rights issues
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as in exploiting
to take unfair advantage of
a young boy who worked his aunt for all she was worth in toys and candy when she visited once a year
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Recent Examples of working
Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Between the productivity-friendly foldable form factor and Motorola’s thoughtful gestures, there’s still plenty to like here despite the non-working AI features.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
In the subscription box industry, the best bundles tell a story, with every item working together around a clear theme or purpose.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Once transmitted to the White House, the federal housing affordability bill can still become law without the president’s signature after 10 working days, provided Congress remains in session.
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Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Between the productivity-friendly foldable form factor and Motorola’s thoughtful gestures, there’s still plenty to like here despite the non-working AI features.
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Verb
Pick a drink from a cocktail menu based on favorites served here in the 1930s, when the space was known as The Merry-Go-Round Bar and featured a working indoor carousel that rotated once an hour.
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Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
In the subscription box industry, the best bundles tell a story, with every item working together around a clear theme or purpose.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for working
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math.
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Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
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Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
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Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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So solving the trade talent gap means producing more journeymen.
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Nature, however, has been solving this problem for millions of years.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, the brother of acting President Delcy Rodríguez, said on Sunday that more than 12,000 people have been displaced by the earthquakes and 774 buildings have been damaged or destroyed, including hospitals.
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But performing fealty to that naïve and impoverished picture of judging had become nearly de rigueur for both liberals and conservatives.
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Isolation in many American settlements required a self-reliant approach to performing music.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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