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legwork

[leg-wurk] / ˈlɛgˌwɜrk /
NOUN
constitutional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
airing walk
STRONG
ramble saunter stroll turn
WEAK
ambulation perambulation
NOUN
examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audit checking checkup cross-examination diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial
STRONG
assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view
WEAK
blue book perlustration the eye third degree written
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect
NOUN
inquiry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
STRONG
check cross-examination disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
interrogatory
Synonyms
STRONG
analysis audit check cross-examination disquisition examination exploration grilling hearing inquest inquisition inspection interrogation investigation poll probe pursuit query quest question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONG
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
investigation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis case examination hearing inquiry inspection probe research review scrutiny search study survey
STRONG
exploration gander inquest inquisition observation quest sounding surveying
WEAK
delving fact-finding observing probing quiz
NOUN
probe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examination exploration inquest inquiry research scrutiny study
STRONG
delving detection inquisition probing quest
WEAK
fishing expedition third degree
NOUN
research
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis exploration inquiry investigation probe
STRONG
delving experimentation groundwork inquest inquisition probing quest scrutiny
WEAK
R and D fact-finding fishing expedition
Antonyms
WEAK
ignorance
NOUN
search
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examination exploration hunt inquiry inspection investigation pursuit quest research
STRONG
chase frisking going-over inquest pursual pursuance pursuing rummage scrutiny shakedown
WEAK
fishing expedition perquisition wild-goose chase witch hunt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
finding

Example Sentences

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Mr. Lendorf stood out for his unerring, dignified demeanor and the clarity of his pliant upper-body carriage against the marvelous surety of his cats-paw footwork and quietly powerful legwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

But it isn’t straightforward, and it will require legwork.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

Leading up to the draft, Horn’s situation also required extra scouting legwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

The Netflix film pushes into the foreground some of those who make the news but don't make the news - the behind-the-scenes producers and those who do the legwork of booking guests.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Did he not do all of Willoughby’s legwork?

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee