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

That brought Stella’s work into focus, concentrating attention on an artist whose market had been steady but sporadic, and gave his market a shot in the arm. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

His character's passing was worked into the plot with one of the most heartbreaking episodes in the show's six seasons. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026

Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday. —Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

The fire was contained to the building, and crews worked into the evening to put it out, per the release. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for work into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue