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

Research co-authored by Wagner suggests the problem could extend well beyond office work into life-or-death scenarios. —Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 22 May 2026

Maman Ibrahim is a cyber and digital risk executive, helping boards, CRO, CIO, and CISO turn risk work into decisions, delivery, and proof. —Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

With the first weekday morning commute looming, negotiators were working into the night Sunday to try to end a strike that has shut down the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system. —ABC News, 17 May 2026

Eyes were softly defined with brown shadow worked into the lash roots, while lids were set in beige tones and slight shimmer using the Nude Dress palette. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 14 May 2026

Rhymes for work into

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