in the works

phrase

: in process of preparation, development, or completion

The director's new movie is already in the works.

Plans are in the works for building three new schools in the area.

Examples of in the works in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yarros’ Fourth Wing has an adaptation in the works at Amazon’s Prime Video. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

In 2023, Pascal confirmed that a live-action Miles Morales movie was in the works. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 July 2026

The project, which hails from writers Greg Berlanti and Carly Wray, was first reported to be in the works at the streamer last year. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026

The deal has been in the works for years under previous administrations. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for in the works

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