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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
Stewart has worked in the private sector as a business attorney and has a strong understanding of economic policy and development, according to his campaign website.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The building is part of a small but growing wave of urban geothermal projects revamping how heating and cooling work in dense cities.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Prior to transitioning to management at Sugar23, Escudero was a Media Rights Agent at UTA, before that working in the Media Rights and Motion Picture department at ICM.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
This wouldn’t be the first time that LaBeouf has approached his work in an immersive manner.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The building is part of a small but growing wave of urban geothermal projects revamping how heating and cooling work in dense cities.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Prior to transitioning to management at Sugar23, Escudero was a Media Rights Agent at UTA, before that working in the Media Rights and Motion Picture department at ICM.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
This wouldn’t be the first time that LaBeouf has approached his work in an immersive manner.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
Verb
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It can be inserted into a slot machine or enable a person to get chips for a table game.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bake until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article, the limited series follows an undercover investigator, played by Chastain, who infiltrates domestic extremist groups to thwart catastrophic large-scale attacks.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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And the public needs to be aware of the advances and take action, especially if your phone has been infiltrated.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its launch builds on the success of the Côte d’Ivoire edition, introduced in 2017, and marks the 51st international edition of Elle, owned by French publishing group Lagardère.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her strange presence in Georgia — where Gabbard reportedly arranged for FBI agents to make a post-raid call to the president — looks like nothing more than a way to worm her way back into his good graces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Callahan spent much of season 4 trying to worm inside Kyle's head and lure him over to the Aryans in order to undercut Mike, but Kyle managed to resist his twisted siren song.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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If your goal is to be able to sneak in earlier or add on an extra service, remember that typically stylists’ schedules are intentionally very tight.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beer that turned green − possibly a chemical reaction with the drugs Dominque Pelicot had been slipping into her drinks and food to render her unconscious for the rapes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the National Center for State Courts, Connecticut ranks 21st in wages for general jurisdiction judges, but that slips to 42nd once adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The journey winds through sweeping turns before plunging into a dramatic 910-degree double helix that spirals into a mine shaft, delivering both heart-pounding excitement and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene The approach to the majestic Mountain House from nearby New Paltz, NY, takes you up a winding mountain road with forests on either side.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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