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

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
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Our interns generally work in our newsroom from Monday to Thursday, with Friday acceptable as a hybrid in-market remote workday. Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025 But in Los Angeles, she was also known for her passionate work in trying to preserve the city’s history. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025 Could Elizabethtown's system work in Louisville? Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025 Sweater vests aren’t just for fall anymore — celebrities are proving the wardrobe staple can work in every season. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for work in

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of work in was in the 15th century

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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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