in work

phrase

1

: in process of being done

2

of a horse : in training

Examples of in work in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This increase in work, the jury contended, was directly tied to Skains’ decision to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which determined Skains had the right to sue over the discrimination. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Poppe said the company was putting off $2 billion in work — not for wildfire mitigation or safety, but for housing developments, renewable energy projects and other efforts. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

As part of this deal, Ariat Work will outfit the Browns grounds crew in work boots and clothing. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

The program focuses on employment in work related to your field of study and civic education. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in work

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork