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

On Monday night, investigators worked into the late hours using luminol, a chemical that can reveal traces of blood not visible to the naked eye. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Joshi serves on multiple corporate boards and has expanded his work into film, serving as executive producer on The Beast and The Long Game. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, the state parted ways with its main contractor, Kiewit, over a pricing dispute, dividing the remaining work into multiple contracts. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Some days, Marschall worked into the evening, under the light of a headlamp. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for work into

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