WORKS (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

works (at or on)

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present tense third-person singular of work (at or on)

as in points (for)

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Gordon runs over with his car and leaves permanently handicapped.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
At prices ranging from $26 to $131, Zucker’s total haul for the exercise runs over $1,700.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Matiscik injured his left shoulder early in the game, and the Jaguars turned to Hamilton, who practices snapping a few times every week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Just ask Naperville North senior linebacker John Lyons, who practices with the 6-foot, 275-pound Johnson.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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