WORKING (AT) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

working (at)

verb

Definition of working (at)

present participle of work (at)

as in carrying out

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Verb

Mizan said that the verdict accused him of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel, the United States and other groups Iran considers hostile.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The update makes Claude more useful in carrying out work tasks as Anthropic is evolving the assistant into more of an AI workplace agent.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of carrying out

Verb

Zeus acting for his own pleasure underlies the evolutionary tales of small groups raiding foreign shores, carrying off women.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025

Definition of carrying off

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Similarly, Hull City have spent £20m on Greek No 1 Konstantinos Tzolakis, renowned for, above all else, pulling off excellent saves.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
JSerra transfer Gino Wang made his debut at quarterback for Servite, and the junior signal-caller showed flashes of what could come this season, making multiple incisive passes and pulling off a big 20-yard run on fourth down.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pulling off

Verb

The hit sequel follows 10-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) being separated from his family for a second time during a family vacation, and Kevin winding up at the luxurious Plaza Hotel in New York City.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Taking it with you prevents it from winding up in the ocean, or in the mouths of wildlife.

— Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of winding up

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And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
The Speedwell had sailed first from Holland to England, bringing about 45 passengers and supplies to join the voyage for religious freedom to North America.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of bringing about

Verb

After putting through a few revisions, the proposal has reduced the number of schools set to close from 20 to 17.

— Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Two separate developers are putting through zoning proposals for more than 300 apartments in Enfield’s Thompsonville section that would be built before its new train station opens in 2029.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of putting through

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