1
as in inserts
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 infiltrates
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 works in
Though companion planting for garlic usually focuses on the benefits garlic offers to other plants, is also works in the other direction.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Herman learned that some works in the Roberto Longhi Foundation’s Caravaggio collection might be available to tour.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Leluga, a father of three Park Hill School District students, works in health care IT.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Merck noted the pill works in a novel way.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Kadan, who lives and works in Kyiv, is known for paintings and installations reckoning with history, memory, and trauma; Sielewicz is chief curator of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the curator of the Estonian pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
Thomas, who works in the social justice and mental health field, said Hairston also drew him out to the polls.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Piro, operating across Hollywood, New York and Australia, served as producer on the project and works in features, television and advertising.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Teófilo lives near the Scotiabank Arena and works in the Scotia Plaza.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Herman learned that some works in the Roberto Longhi Foundation’s Caravaggio collection might be available to tour.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Leluga, a father of three Park Hill School District students, works in health care IT.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Merck noted the pill works in a novel way.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Kadan, who lives and works in Kyiv, is known for paintings and installations reckoning with history, memory, and trauma; Sielewicz is chief curator of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the curator of the Estonian pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
Thomas, who works in the social justice and mental health field, said Hairston also drew him out to the polls.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Piro, operating across Hollywood, New York and Australia, served as producer on the project and works in features, television and advertising.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Teófilo lives near the Scotiabank Arena and works in the Scotia Plaza.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works in
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One image inserts Coalie next to a coal-mining family that otherwise looks like an ad that could have appeared a century ago.—
Annie Persons,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Many streaming hubs fill each commercial break with an assortment of spots that appear due to programmatic buying that inserts ads based on algorithms tied to demographics and geography.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, water infiltrates sandy loam soil relatively quickly but also drains out fairly quickly.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The film centers on a wealthy family whose polished exterior begins to crack when an ancient centipede spirit infiltrates their bloodline.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The changes have been happening slowly at McDonald's restaurants across the nation — including Texas — as the fast-food giant's modernization plan introduces computerized kiosks where customers can order.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Guiteau eventually worms his way into an audience, ostensibly seeking an ambassadorship for his dubious contributions to the campaign but, in reality, requesting a path to greatness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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While the males are fighting, the female sneaks off to get some quick action behind enemy lines.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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On the eve of a family vacation, the eldest daughter sneaks out to see her boyfriend.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Once a good root system establishes, transplant slips into the garden.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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From there, a weekly check-in and clear-out ensures nothing slips through the cracks.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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