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as in to insert
to put among or between others
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup
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Recent Examples of work in
That playbook has generally not worked in dental, in dermatology, or in any of the adjacent verticals that were supposed to deliver multiples through volume alone.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Both have terminal illnesses, and their diagnosis has left them reassessing their lives and work in different ways.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 June 2026
During daytime hours, visitors can stop in to look at artwork, see works in progress, shop for prints, buy paint kits and purchase items from Wharry’s own paint line.
—Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Corey Thornton furnished perhaps the splashiest play of the day when the cornerback intercepted a Bryce Young pass in 7-on-7 work in the red zone.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Both have terminal illnesses, and their diagnosis has left them reassessing their lives and work in different ways.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 June 2026
During daytime hours, visitors can stop in to look at artwork, see works in progress, shop for prints, buy paint kits and purchase items from Wharry’s own paint line.
—Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Corey Thornton furnished perhaps the splashiest play of the day when the cornerback intercepted a Bryce Young pass in 7-on-7 work in the red zone.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
Verb
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His first chance will be against the Colorado Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano as Freeland was inserted into the starting lineup at second base.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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But Probst has made a gradual transition from hosting the show to shaping the show in his idealized image to, this season, inserting himself into the show and making it all about him.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Unbeknownst to all, Daisy is a spy sent to infiltrate Gilead.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
Verb
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For us, our mission of growing careers in the music industry starts with teens and introduces them to the music industry.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The president introduced the first new warship, dubbed the USS Defiant, in December.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The flea larvae, which look like tiny maggots, worm their way into the carpet or mattress, feeding on the flea dirt that their parents left behind, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has wormed its way into more and more parts of consumers’ lives, from work to their children’s education, and even mental health and romantic relationships.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Still, there have been occasional opportunities to sneak in some bigger names.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Verb
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With wings, with loyal mind, Ursula slipped free.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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With sodium-ion production managing the entry-level automotive sector, CATL is reallocating long-term engineering resources to address the physical bottlenecks of lithium-air technology, aiming at heavy-duty transport and the stabilization of solar and wind electrical grids.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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