1
as in inserting
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 infiltrating
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 working in
Espinal built a life for himself and his family here, working in construction and volunteering as a pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, in Easton, Maryland.
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Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Schmitt says the idea of creating an African version emerged while the group was working in Tanzania.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Many gardeners, especially those working in clay soils, have trouble getting tulips to return each season.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
According to a news release, the trio began working in the restaurant industry in 2012, and opening the restaurant is a longtime dream.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But as far as fame goes, the 32-year-old was totally cool with being out of the spotlight and working in the background as part of Drake’s team.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Now living with her parents and working in sales for a mental health telehealth platform, Salmonson uses her online presence to advocate for mental health awareness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Archaeologists working in the Gulf of Naples have discovered the first physical evidence of what could be a bathhouse belonging to the famed Roman orator and politician Cicero.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Alan Gorsky, who was working in a defense plant in 1969, drove to the Woodstock festival with his buddy Ron, entering from the Pennsylvania side.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Schmitt says the idea of creating an African version emerged while the group was working in Tanzania.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Many gardeners, especially those working in clay soils, have trouble getting tulips to return each season.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
According to a news release, the trio began working in the restaurant industry in 2012, and opening the restaurant is a longtime dream.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But as far as fame goes, the 32-year-old was totally cool with being out of the spotlight and working in the background as part of Drake’s team.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Now living with her parents and working in sales for a mental health telehealth platform, Salmonson uses her online presence to advocate for mental health awareness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Archaeologists working in the Gulf of Naples have discovered the first physical evidence of what could be a bathhouse belonging to the famed Roman orator and politician Cicero.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Alan Gorsky, who was working in a defense plant in 1969, drove to the Woodstock festival with his buddy Ron, entering from the Pennsylvania side.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
Verb
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Liposuction entails surgically inserting a probe that vacuums out not only body fat, but also fat storage cells.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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In several separate interviews, students and professors described stepping between Kohberger and others – intercepting him in hallways and inserting themselves in conversations for others’ security.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Taliban was and still is adept at infiltrating aid organizations and diverting aid to fill their coffers.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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OneTaste opened its doors in San Francisco in the early two-thousands, as wellness culture was infiltrating the mainstream.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Parents sneaking in a third cup before school pickup.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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At the time, Simpson looked confused before dancing a jig and sneaking off the stage.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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City Council member Trenika McCoy, who represents Ward 2 on the eastern part of the city, is proposing to put the question to the voters by introducing an ordinance that would allow voters to decide during an election next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hockey Ultimate Team is introducing HUT Seasons, while World of Chel and HUT are both fully crossplay-enabled this year.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most of them are slipping after the band left the country and finished its domestic tour dates, but the fact that so many full-lengths are still on the books shows in any capacity how the reunion has reignited interest in the rockers’ back catalog.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Saving Thomas Jefferson’s favorite seed Winn also feels the traditions slipping.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors and Urbina’s defense are expected to argue the motion during Urbina’s next hearing in the winding case this month.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Horan, who previously coached on seasons 23 and 24, knows the winding roads of performing on singing competition shows all too well.—
Briana Edwards,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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