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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New rules governing prediction markets are in the works at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

From Barron's

The results come as investors have been banking on a turnaround, which has been in the works for nearly two years.

From MarketWatch

“It would be my preference to announce it, if I’m honest, but it might end up having to be a surprise,” Winston says of whatever he has in the works for Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

“I put this together after I found out about you. It was a project that was in the works thirteen years ago, and I’m guessing you’re just about thirteen?”

From Literature

Other reforms are in the works.

From The Wall Street Journal

in the works

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