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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
Jennifer Boren Campos Keeps Businesses Organized and Compliant Jennifer Boren Campos, owner of P2 Services, works in an area where accuracy matters every day.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The Traitors India is hosted by Karan Johar, an Indian filmmaker, producer, and TV personality, who mainly works in Hindi cinema.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Franklyn met her fiancé, who works in finance, through the professional matchmaking service Maclynn.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Though companion planting for garlic usually focuses on the benefits garlic offers to other plants, is also works in the other direction.
—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
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The Traitors India is hosted by Karan Johar, an Indian filmmaker, producer, and TV personality, who mainly works in Hindi cinema.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 May 2026
Franklyn met her fiancé, who works in finance, through the professional matchmaking service Maclynn.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Though companion planting for garlic usually focuses on the benefits garlic offers to other plants, is also works in the other direction.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works in
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Encord replicated a real data center server rack, where an operator inserts blue cables into penny-sized sockets all day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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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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Nessa infiltrates Maryam’s life as her nurse, aiming to find the truth.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 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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To complement this seamless collaboration, TextileGenesis introduces a vital layer of transparency and traceability to the garment production process.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The first and only person to appear on the video is Johnsen, who introduces himself as the only CFO the company has ever had.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 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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Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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Dinner slips down a treat with a glass or two of Babylonstoren’s wine or a cyder flight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Talk to your doctor about the memory slips and ask for guidance on how to remedy or cope with them.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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