work in

verb

worked in; working in; works in

transitive verb

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 of work in

• insert
• introduce
• fit (in or into)

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

Employees at other locations are being offered the chance to work in Thornton. —Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026

On The Charmings, Snow White and husband Prince Charming (Christopher Rich) awaken from a thousand-year spell and try to adapt to life in present-day Burbank, with the princess working in a department store. —Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026

Antonoff seems to have studied up on the teachings of Justin Vernon, modern patron saint of white-boy gospel music, and even Laurie Anderson—both artists with foundational works in the canon of digital disconnection—but his prevailing instinct is to shoot for the middle. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026

What about the kids and young adults in the current generation who take care of their siblings, play on a team, volunteer, work in the health profession, or sign up to be in the armed services? —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon