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
But honestly, should Robby be working in one right now?
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
And almost three quarters of those surveyed said that Mamdani was hard working in his new role.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Jules Borkent, executive vice president of global commercial partnerships and operations, will continue to oversee Nickelodeon Kids & Family’s business and strategy, working in partnership with Alec and other key stakeholders to maximize the Nick brand.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Denis and Metayer Bowen met in 2017 working in politics.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The people who spotted it weren’t professional scientists working in a lab.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
He was initially located by employees of a service company working in the area.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Aramburo then returned to Chicago due to a requirement stating that, in order to request someone’s entry into the US, the American citizen must be working in the country.
—Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Founded in 1997, BWFN has served as a platform for mentorship, advocacy and industry access for Black women working in entertainment.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
And almost three quarters of those surveyed said that Mamdani was hard working in his new role.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Jules Borkent, executive vice president of global commercial partnerships and operations, will continue to oversee Nickelodeon Kids & Family’s business and strategy, working in partnership with Alec and other key stakeholders to maximize the Nick brand.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Denis and Metayer Bowen met in 2017 working in politics.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The people who spotted it weren’t professional scientists working in a lab.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
He was initially located by employees of a service company working in the area.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Aramburo then returned to Chicago due to a requirement stating that, in order to request someone’s entry into the US, the American citizen must be working in the country.
—Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Founded in 1997, BWFN has served as a platform for mentorship, advocacy and industry access for Black women working in entertainment.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
Verb
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Cora made lineup changes Monday, moving Trevor Story down to the five-hole and inserting Masataka Yoshida into the two-hole.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But humans have a long habit of inserting their own feelings into the story of the dinosaurs.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the opening sequence was a rip-roaring cold open in which Mando and Grogu are infiltrating a base to take down an empire loyalist.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though fur is very good at creating a warm, protective layer against wind, water is very good at infiltrating small spaces.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iron Maiden, finally sneaking Eddie past the Hall’s metal block.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Similar to Chen, Bill Gates learned to code at about age 13, sneaking into his school’s computer lab at night to practice.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the hope is that the industry will recognize the financial incentive of introducing diverse perspectives.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before slipping into silence in the mid-’90s, Souled American had morphed from rootsy alt-country band to adding ambient shades and slowcore to their music.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Where to Stay In Militello, staying overnight is about slipping into the fabric of the town.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Settle On In Camp Lucy, a beacon of luxury just beyond town, sits down a winding road surrounded by open pastures.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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This climbing plant is long and slender, snaking up trellises and winding around pergolas.—
Claudia Guthrie,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Working in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working%20in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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