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

Falstaff’s girth is worked into the comic mayhem, but the character should be more than a sight gag. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Playing the reigning World Cup champions will send that work into hyperdrive. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Slightly cooler and less humid air may work into the area by the middle of next week. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Not all retirement-aged people are buying the idea of working into their 80s, however. — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for work into

• amadou
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• detinue
• devalue