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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 moving
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
Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
With my role, having a working knowledge of the runway helps with researching and deciding the best visuals to use across print and digital.
—Diego Portillo, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Today, the brand sees a larger platform for sports, fashion, and cultures to exist together, working as a catalyst of such environments with its many collaborations over the years.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Across the board, the youngest working generation is shaping up to be the most unhappy at work.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
With my role, having a working knowledge of the runway helps with researching and deciding the best visuals to use across print and digital.
—Diego Portillo, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Additionally, the administration should consider working closely with allies and partners to implement a global rollback of PRC influence.
—Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Today, the brand sees a larger platform for sports, fashion, and cultures to exist together, working as a catalyst of such environments with its many collaborations over the years.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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According to Matt Kessler, an applied linguist at the University of South Florida who has researched Duolingo’s efficacy, the app is giving you a beginner’s guide, and not much more.Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to the report, women are the most engaged TV audience.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Honda and Nissan are not creating buzzy EVs The transition to electric globally is another force.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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That approach helps students focus on solving real-life problems.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Speech recognition, learning and planning, and problem solving are some of the fundamental tasks that computers equipped with artificial intelligence and machine learning are supposed to perform.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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When the pot was broken, the gifts would spill out, acting as an offering to Huitzilopochtli.Monica Navarro, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Viewers have to struggle to recognize Farrell, who is acting a tour de force beneath some pretty involved prosthetics and makeup.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts Palantir is the top-performing stock on the S&P of 2024, returning 369% year-to-date through Friday.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Queen Bey is no stranger to performing at major football games.Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Deadline international team has pooled its thoughts using a pretty loose methodology to define success.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Working.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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