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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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
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.
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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
The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In all, more than 160 people were spread out, each working in groups with a separate mission.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
After working in visual merchandising in retail, Williams landed on footwear design in 2019 and launched his brand shortly after.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Going all the way back to his days working in the college ranks at Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Virginia State and Norfolk State to his seven seasons in the NFL, Parker has a deep collection of notes and recollection from what has worked for him in the past and what hasn’t.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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
The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In all, more than 160 people were spread out, each working in groups with a separate mission.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
After working in visual merchandising in retail, Williams landed on footwear design in 2019 and launched his brand shortly after.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Going all the way back to his days working in the college ranks at Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Virginia State and Norfolk State to his seven seasons in the NFL, Parker has a deep collection of notes and recollection from what has worked for him in the past and what hasn’t.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
What is working in the market right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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Cosme did four months of physical therapy that were unsuccessful before surgeons performed a periacetabular osteotomy on her right hip, breaking her pelvis in four places and inserting four screws.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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After their creation, ORPs are installed in the riverbed by inserting the metal pin into the bottom of the reef.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The levels of airborne chemicals detected in the gym’s basement suggest toxic vapors are infiltrating the building.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The development comes after long-standing fears about Chinese agents infiltrating London’s political circle.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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Peters was convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to copy images of her county's election computer system before and after state officials updated it in 2021.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Peters was convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to copy images of her county’s election computer system before and after state officials updated it in 2021.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Latest Flavors The team at Reese’s has been busy introducing new variations of its classic candy in recent months.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ocean-facing rooms feel paradisiac, and mornings here arrive gently, with little more than light and salt air slipping through the windows.—
Gina Góngora,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most runners have had an experience like this at some point and been left wondering how to add mileage without slipping into injury.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Informal landscapes often feature winding paths made of mulch, fieldstones, log rounds, or even mowed turf.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Frustrated residents struggled to navigate shifting poll sites, downed websites and long, winding election lines.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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