work in

verb

Definition of work innext
1
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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2
as in to infiltrate
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

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Recent Examples of work in Strappy Sandal Unlike myself, my mom spends five days a week working in person and has the office-proof shoe collection to prove it. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026 The acoustic seal of IEMs means users get more effective isolation, which is handy when working in noisy environments such as planes, trains or live venues. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The husband was a mechanical engineer and the wife worked in the administration office of the local Lutheran school. — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Deanna Danger, 43, has worked in an administrative role since 2003. — Claire Savage, Fortune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for work in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
  1. insert
  2. infiltrate
  3. introduce
  4. worm
  5. sneak
  6. slip
  7. wind
Verb
  • Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of insert
Verb
  • The Ukrainian military said Saturday that small groups of Russian soldiers had infiltrated the town, but counter-sabotage operations were ongoing.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Is there a level of insanity, vitriol and stupidity that is infiltrating almost every aspect of our modern society, regardless of your political or religious views?
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of infiltrate
Verb
  • Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Heath hoped that the agent could worm his way even deeper into Red44.
    — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of worm
Verb
  • Koorimannil managed to sneak out a screenshot from his computer that AP and security nonprofit C4ADS used to identify the key to his productivity — a software platform called Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition, or KT for short.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • In just its fourth World Cup appearance, Norway has the chance to sneak into the Round of 16 for the third time.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Definition of sneak
Verb
  • The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Circle’s stock slipped 13% after the announcement and now trades at $66 per share.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of slip
Verb
  • Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of wind

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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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