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
The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The fine and tedious brush strokes evoke the practice of weaving, working in small lines to build a greater whole.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelli Harding began her career as a physician working in an emergency room, helping patients navigate both physical and mental health issues.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
But honestly, should Robby be working in one right now?
—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
He was initially located by employees of a service company working in the area.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The fine and tedious brush strokes evoke the practice of weaving, working in small lines to build a greater whole.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelli Harding began her career as a physician working in an emergency room, helping patients navigate both physical and mental health issues.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
But honestly, should Robby be working in one right now?
—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
He was initially located by employees of a service company working in the area.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working in
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Spectrum is inserting a brief message between two runs of the same commercial.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The Marvel mastermind cemented his place in entertainment history, not just by bringing the superhero stories to life across different media, but by inserting himself in that history.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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Expect launch photos, snaps of historic hardware destined for space, images of the night sky and, from time to time, photographic evidence of our entertainment editor Ian Stokes infiltrating Amazon's London office to sneak a peek at their May the 4th Star Wars offering … allegedly.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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In The Second Lady, when America’s beloved First Lady is abducted and replaced by a Russian double, both women must fight to survive—one navigating captivity in Siberia, the other infiltrating the White House to sabotage NATO during the G7 Summit.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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After being expelled from Brown University for sneaking a coed into his room, Turner came to Atlanta to work as an account executive for his domineering father’s billboard company, Turner Advertising.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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In the video, the woman is seen lifting the bottle of cognac, which retails for $4,000, and sneaking it into a purse.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Masks are slipping and illusions are fading.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Sargent's work originally featured a strap slipping off the model's shoulder.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Shamet has had a winding second season in New York, a run that’s included a second significant shoulder injury in as many years after dislocating it in preseason play last year.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Be sure to drive the spectacular, winding Needles Highway and walk around lovely Sylvan Lake.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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