Definitions

in the works

ADJECTIVE

pending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imminent impending undecided

WEAK

awaiting continuing dependent forthcoming hanging in line in the balance in the offing indeterminate ominous on board on line pendent undetermined unsettled up in the air

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distant later

WEAK

improbable unlikely

NOUN

action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activity deal force life movement operation plan process reaction response

STRONG

agility alacrity alertness animation ballgame bit business bustle commotion dash energy enterprise flurry functioning game happening hoopla hopper industry liveliness motion occupation power proposition racket rush scene spirit stir stunt turmoil vigor vim vitality vivacity

WEAK

big idea

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inaction inactivity

STRONG

calm calmness dullness harmony indolence laziness lethargy peace quiet repose rest slowness stillness

WEAK

apathy inertia stoppage

Example Sentences

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A new model developed jointly by Cursor and SpaceX is also in the works and will launch on both Cursor and Grok Build.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

A week later, Mars made its new pledge, which the company said was already in the works when the investigation was announced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Additional restrictions for older children, aged 16 and 17, are in the works too, with more details to be announced next month.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“Not a lot of people do,” she said, adding that that’s changing with a memorial in the works.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And then your first wife’s bastard throws a spanner in the works by handing the one person most likely to put the crown on Oak’s head to your rival.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

in the works

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