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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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At the time of its collapse, Evergrande had around 1,300 projects in the works across 280 cities in China.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

We don’t know if there’s a story in the works, or some legal issue, or what.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Most of these funds have been in the works since before affection cooled for the category.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Kotagiri said Magna has taken steps to make its manufacturing system more flexible, and to ensure the company has a diverse mix of products in the works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It would have been easier if he could believe there were some motive, some sort of revenge in the works, or some other manner of scheming.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor