work in

verb

worked in; working in; works in

transitive verb

1

: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort

2

: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively

worked in a few topical jokes

Synonyms of work in

• insert
• introduce
• fit (in or into)

Examples of work in in a Sentence

I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup.

managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

Recent Examples on the Web

While ethylene oxide plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices like pacemakers and syringes, long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other types of cancer among people who work in or live near medical sterilization facilities. —Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026

Lord and Miller are boisterous funnymen, with a flair for the exaggerated and the outlandish that feels born of their frequent work in animation. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026

The climate here works in concert with the estate’s soils. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026

The congresswoman noted that the Capitol campus will bring students and housing to the downtown area, in addition to the employees who work in the area. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon