WORK (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

work (at or on)

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as in to prepare (for)

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To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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