as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Recent Examples of work over
Illinois opened an office in Mexico in 1989 to strengthen its business relationship with the country, and Illinois has worked over the years to expand trade with Mexico through initiatives such as Illinois’ State Trade and Export Promotion program, according to the governor’s office.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
In that context, Willard’s work over the past 12 months has deeply impressed Williams.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Rescue responders had been working over the past several days to remove wreckage from the airplane, a Bombardier CRJ-700.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
This requires discipline to do meaningful work over busy work.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
In that context, Willard’s work over the past 12 months has deeply impressed Williams.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Rescue responders had been working over the past several days to remove wreckage from the airplane, a Bombardier CRJ-700.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
This requires discipline to do meaningful work over busy work.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work over
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The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The titles of 12 such books — some of which may have been published before 2025 — are hidden below within an unrelated text passage.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Read Next World Palace gardens hid 900-year-old ruins of bathhouse in Spain — until now.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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All that — that’s what came turning around the corner late Sunday afternoon, striding through a tunnel of fans off Augusta’s 18th green, walking without a shadow despite a shallow sun; arms extended, eyes welling, chest pounding.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Deadly flooding in the South and Midwest The mother of a 9-year-old boy is speaking out after he was swept away and killed by floodwaters in Kentucky during the four days of historic storms that pounded the region.—
Chris Looft,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Better to lash out first, or at least build up a protective armor.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The match began with Uso and Gunther going back and forth with each Superstar hitting their signature moves.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The duo’s lone forced turnover came Week 1 when Holland punched out the football just as Jacksonville Jaguars running back Trevor Etienne was about to cross the goal line.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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It was punched out by Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan and floated in the air near Zaha.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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Take it from us and whip out this gem for special occasions versus everyday wear, as Gucci recommends shielding it from direct light, heat, and rain.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the early hours of April 21, 1775, gale-force winds whipped across the town square, driving the shivering sentries from their posts to the shelter of their beds.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20over. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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