work in
verb
worked in; working in; works in
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
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
Like his sister, Jac works in broadcasting.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Bryan ultimately walked away from acting and has since opened up about his struggles with alcohol abuse and finding work in the aftermath of his childhood success.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
The idolization of Steve Spurrier, dating a UF alum and understanding of Florida recruiting after a stint at FAU rang seemed to work in his favor.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
There is some connection between the different media that Melissa Uroff works in.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 30 Nov. 2025
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Bryan ultimately walked away from acting and has since opened up about his struggles with alcohol abuse and finding work in the aftermath of his childhood success.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
The idolization of Steve Spurrier, dating a UF alum and understanding of Florida recruiting after a stint at FAU rang seemed to work in his favor.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
There is some connection between the different media that Melissa Uroff works in.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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