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working

[wur-king] / ˈwɜr kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
active, occupied
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alive busy employed engaged functioning running
STRONG
dynamic going laboring live moving operative
WEAK
effective hot in a job in force in full swing in gear in process on fire on the job on track practical useful viable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idle inactive unemployed unengaged
WEAK
inoperative passive unoccupied

Example Sentences

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They want a drummer named Charlie Watts to join them, but Watts is already playing with three other bands while working at an advertising agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Lullaby Trust, which exists to keep babies safe and supports bereaved families, has been working with the Department of Education to bring about stricter regulations on safe sleeping.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Fans suspect that by “streamlining,” execs mean that they’re working on ways to integrate AI, which wouldn’t be a shock considering Marvel’s reputation for overworking its effects teams.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

And I could add, “I know it’s not working out but don’t gggggooooooooo!!!” as I reached with all I had to not be left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Two guys are on each side of the table, all four in deep concentration working the rods, while a bunch of spectators jump around, shouting encouragement.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam