work in
verb
worked in; working in; works in
1
: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort
2
: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively
worked in a few topical jokes
Synonyms
Examples of work in in a Sentence
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup.
managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
Recent Examples on the Web
A bit of optimism can take you a long way, as long as certain people are working in concert and properly.
—
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
That meant food rationing for everyone and long hours working in factories for some.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Applications continuously accepted Construction Project Manager-Port Everglades Description: Responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in designing and managing maintenance projects for the Port Everglades Department.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed a trail on weekdays starting Monday as crews continue rehabilitation work in the popular park.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, two of his sons went to work in Qatar.
—Alex Travelli Uma Bista, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Newsom last week ordered state employees to work in the office at least twice a week starting in June.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
So the people working in the departments must not have real Ph.Ds.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Conversely, if something worked in one state, it might be adopted by another.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
That meant food rationing for everyone and long hours working in factories for some.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Applications continuously accepted Construction Project Manager-Port Everglades Description: Responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in designing and managing maintenance projects for the Port Everglades Department.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed a trail on weekdays starting Monday as crews continue rehabilitation work in the popular park.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, two of his sons went to work in Qatar.
—Alex Travelli Uma Bista, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Newsom last week ordered state employees to work in the office at least twice a week starting in June.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
So the people working in the departments must not have real Ph.Ds.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Conversely, if something worked in one state, it might be adopted by another.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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