work into

phrasal 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.

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But in the last year, the Administration has transformed the agency’s mission and work into something unrecognizable. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026 The Eze Foundation, which Eze runs alongside his soccer career, works with British schools to provide mentoring, internships and creative opportunities, and it’s expected Flowstate will extend that work into productions through behind-the-camera and hands-on roles. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026 So Kauf incorporates Pilates and core work into her training. Sean Gregory, Time, 9 Feb. 2026 How To Wear the Trend Today This is one fashion trend that is wonderfully easy to work into your wardrobe. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work into

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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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