have a job

VERB

work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

labor manage pursue strive toil try

STRONG

dig drive drudge freelance hustle manufacture moil moonlight ply slog specialize strain sweat

WEAK

apply oneself be gainfully employed buckle down carry on do a job do business earn a living hold a job knuckle down nine-to-five it peg away plug away punch a clock take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stop

STRONG

be lazy idle laze

WEAK

destroy relax rest

Example Sentences

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In addition, the jobs market, while relatively stable, has fared better for those who have a job than those searching for one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“I went down to see and I said, ‘I would like to have a job, maybe in your costume department,’” remembers Saar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In Rockefeller’s defense, as a business owner, you would rather have a job done by your own trusted people than pay an unknown third party to handle the task.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Teacher Alison Toole told BBC News NI it had left staff feeling stressed that they may not have a job after the next school year.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I have a job to do and will not get very far forward as one half of a mutual admiration society.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

have a job

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