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
The whole point of us working in in collaboration is to look forward to these moments when this kind of indeterminacy happens, either because of a thunderstorm or the other person’s intervention.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike so many gifted people working in movies or television, Caesar’s writers didn’t bend their talents to the medium’s commercial demands.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent times, efforts to address this challenge have seen professionals working in extreme environments pursue a more proactive approach to security, guided by advancements in AI, deep learning, and IoT technologies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Cindy was working in the construction industry learning how to manage a team and run a business.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Another factor working in the companies’ favor is conservative expectations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football.
—Eric Olson, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike so many gifted people working in movies or television, Caesar’s writers didn’t bend their talents to the medium’s commercial demands.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent times, efforts to address this challenge have seen professionals working in extreme environments pursue a more proactive approach to security, guided by advancements in AI, deep learning, and IoT technologies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Cindy was working in the construction industry learning how to manage a team and run a business.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Another factor working in the companies’ favor is conservative expectations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football.
—Eric Olson, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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But even those who use TA say there’s something odd about inserting English letters in a sentence of Chinese characters.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Justice Department argued that the judge had overstepped his authority by inserting himself into questions of foreign policy.—
NPR Washington Desk,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
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Hannah cares for a charming high school athlete while working with Charlie to cover their tracks by infiltrating the hospital computer system.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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As early as 2019, Fuentes spoke to his followers about infiltrating the right by blending in with the rest of the GOP.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
13 Dec. 2025
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Harry proposed 10 months later in November 2017, and the couple spent their first Sandringham Christmas together the next month before sneaking away to the French Riviera for New Year’s 2018.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The health scare occurred at the Chopard Trophee dinner just as Festival director Thierry Fremaux was introducing actor Francois Civil onstage, according to Variety.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Platforms across the region are raising prices, introducing higher-tier products and bundling premium sports and local content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The program’s pulse felt faint, its identity slipping further with each loss.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Buffs dropped their third game in a row at Milan Puskar Stadium, falling 29-22 against the Mountaineers and slipping to 3-7 on a lost season.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Manhattan’s urban grid disappears among the winding paths and dense foliage of Central Park.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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For the youngest visitors, the Castle of Dreams—a two-story sandcastle complete with a winding slide and ambient sound—is a must.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Working in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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