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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And that’s good news for young wideout Javon Baker, who worked into the starting offense Tuesday.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Other exterior modifications, all of which have subtly been worked into the design, include side steps, grab handles to assist with entry and exit, mud flaps, a trunk liner, and a dog guard for the queen’s beloved pets.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
The answer is a large-scale study (compressing five days of work into four) that employs more objective measurements in addition to self-reports, and shows results that satisfy both worker well-being and business objectives.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
State officials warned that losing those funds, which were already worked into the upcoming academic year's budget, would potentially reduce programs kids rely on and drive layoffs in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 28 July 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Other exterior modifications, all of which have subtly been worked into the design, include side steps, grab handles to assist with entry and exit, mud flaps, a trunk liner, and a dog guard for the queen’s beloved pets.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
The answer is a large-scale study (compressing five days of work into four) that employs more objective measurements in addition to self-reports, and shows results that satisfy both worker well-being and business objectives.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
State officials warned that losing those funds, which were already worked into the upcoming academic year's budget, would potentially reduce programs kids rely on and drive layoffs in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 28 July 2025
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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