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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 sequel, promising to take players to the "trailer parks and town hall gardens" of America, is currently in the works.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A number of other big transactions are in the works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Scrubs” had been in the works for a long time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Although the company’s latest earnings report released in early March provided some signs that a recovery may be in the works, the stock continued to fall.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Now that the issue was in the works and Belmont was moving forward, Howard sensed that it was time to play hardball.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.