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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
His oldest, Matthew Edward Lowe, 31, works in finance.
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Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There is agency at work in this seduction—not his, not mine, but theirs.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
After filming the first season of Prime Video‘s Scarpetta in Nashville, Nicole Kidman is eager to work in the Country Music Capital soon.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
The 57-year-old is a veteran business executive originally from Chicago who worked in tech and founded a methane abatement company.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There is agency at work in this seduction—not his, not mine, but theirs.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
After filming the first season of Prime Video‘s Scarpetta in Nashville, Nicole Kidman is eager to work in the Country Music Capital soon.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
The 57-year-old is a veteran business executive originally from Chicago who worked in tech and founded a methane abatement company.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
Verb
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Where Lil Boosie and Kevin Gates are hometown heroes, two artists who are direct ancestors for YoungBoy’s style, YoungBoy is more notorious, fodder for the gossip shows and the minor podcasts that infiltrate their way onto your timeline.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Body-hugging jerseys and crisp poplin pieces also infiltrated Boero’s lexicon.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yeah Yeahs as they were introduced, setting up a campy whodunit with a 1980s look.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The change seems to set back even further Stockdale’s original vision to introduce new jobs, boost attractions and break open a fortress-like property that has divided downtown communities.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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This story has wormed its way into all levels of British cultural output.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The fine alkaline dirt in this ancient lakebed wreaks havoc on electronics, and worms its way into the tiniest cracks or crevices.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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New ones pop up every week, and old ones often sneak your data back in.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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That may open the door to Arseny Gritsyuk sneaking into the top nine after a strong training camp.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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On certain wallpapers, the clock even has a depth effect, slipping behind the subject in your photo.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The impending Urban Cow Half Marathon, which will wind through the neighborhood on Sunday morning, wasn’t a concern, though, for several residents surveyed the afternoon before.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The winding Yampa River forms the heart of Yampa River State Park, just west of Steamboat Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20in. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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