work into

verb

worked into; working into; works into

1

: to add or include (something) in (something)

She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.

2

: to stir or mix (something) into (something)

Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.

3

: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)

He worked himself into a rage/panic.

Examples of work into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As training camp arrives, injuries have turned an attractive offseason of work into an uneasy fall. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Howard, who learned about the initiative after previously working with Peterson at Juneteenth and First Friday events, said that distinction matters particularly for artists trying to turn their work into a profession. — Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Take the risk that moves your work into the world, then give other people enough time to respond to it. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Soil alkalizers are easier to apply in empty gardens, but they can also be worked into the soil around existing plants in spring or fall. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for work into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue