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

His family, including Riley, helped to fill the void, advising them on how best to bring the five bodies of work into dialogue. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Arsenal also put considerable work into targeting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior this summer. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Even in an unsatisfying job, employees can convert present work into future career capital. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Expect to discover many novel flavors of Brazil—butiá, cajú, cumaru—worked into the menu in unique ways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for work into

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