Definitions

legwork

[leg-wurk] / ˈlɛgˌwɜrk /

NOUN

constitutional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

airing walk

STRONG

ramble saunter stroll turn

WEAK

ambulation perambulation

NOUN

examination

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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

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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

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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

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analysis case examination hearing inquiry inspection probe research review scrutiny search study survey

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exploration gander inquest inquisition observation quest sounding surveying

WEAK

delving fact-finding observing probing quiz

NOUN

probe

Synonyms

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examination exploration inquest inquiry research scrutiny study

STRONG

delving detection inquisition probing quest

WEAK

fishing expedition third degree

NOUN

research

Synonyms

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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

Synonyms

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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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With fewer genetic profiles to work with there is more legwork involved, but Moore said it will likely be key to identifying a suspect.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

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

It is billed as a product that "can take the legwork out of searching" though users are warned it is experimental.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

Did he not do all of Willoughby’s legwork?

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

legwork

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