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
Retirement ages ticked up because Americans were living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 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
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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The docking procedure The mating started with the male octopus extending his hectocotylus through the barrier’s opening, maneuvering it toward the female, touching her skin first and then inserting the appendage deep within her mantle.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In at least some of the recent cases, this involved infiltrating the victim’ delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats with malware, allowing thieves to learn the victim’s address and other key information.—
Megan Cassidy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Still, Handala caused some chaos earlier this month after infiltrating US medical equipment provider Stryker and launching a data-wiping attack that affected tens of thousands of devices, including employee phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison term after being convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to make a copy of her county's election computer system during a software update in 2021.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison term after being convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to make a copy of her county’s election computer system during a software update in 2021.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Investors were closely watching whether a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was already slipping after a round of intense Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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That shift—from convenient to intentional—is what keeps a long-term relationship from slipping back into a roommate dynamic.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2026
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And moments before the horn sounded to stop play, Hubbard drilled a fairway metal from the rough over the winding creek in front of the green about 30 yards short of the flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new settlements come after years of winding litigation in Cook County Circuit Court.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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