work into

phrasal 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

The defense is still getting back to full strength from a health perspective, and the offense is still working into a rhythm after not playing in the preseason. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

Whether worked into braids or smoothed over a fresh blowout, this oil delivers lasting nourishment while looking right at home in its sculptural, vanity-ready bottle. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025

The theory suggests that people create meaning by weaving their work into a life story. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Jeremiah Estrada replaced Cease at that point and worked into the seventh before Adrian Morejón took over with a runner on second and one out. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for work into

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