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.

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Google DeepMind scientist Pushmeet Kohli explained to Ars that the team put a great deal of work into ensuring SynthID was a durable way to label AI content. ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 First responders from multiple cities continued to work into the night to locate the missing girl, utilizing boats and drones, officials say. Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Whether companies can redesign work into something flatter and more sustainable, is the question for the coming years, even decades, to answer. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 While the Hyerboot offered full foot compression and heat using a high-top boot packed with the brand’s Normatec bladders bonded to warming elements, the $249 Hyperslide performs with a single pod worked into the strap across the top of the foot. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for work into

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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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