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
The outdoor cultural site will feature Calder’s works in an outdoor setting by landscape designer Piet Oudolf and indoor hub by architect firm Herzog & de Meuron.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Although Microsoft's documentation states that Edge will follow the same Manifest 3 transition as Chrome, uBlock still works in Edge for now and even got a recent update.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Barry, an insurance broker who did not provide CNN with a surname and works in the Royal Mint Court area, compared the Chinese takeover of the site to the UK government selling off the crown jewels.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Part 1 is an in-depth look at how redistricting works in different states.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2025
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Although Microsoft's documentation states that Edge will follow the same Manifest 3 transition as Chrome, uBlock still works in Edge for now and even got a recent update.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Barry, an insurance broker who did not provide CNN with a surname and works in the Royal Mint Court area, compared the Chinese takeover of the site to the UK government selling off the crown jewels.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Part 1 is an in-depth look at how redistricting works in different states.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works in
Verb
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In general, the executive order inserts a layer of political control over both the announcement of new funding opportunities and the approval of individual grants.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The set lives inside the top 40 on three sales rankings and narrowly sneaks back onto the downloads roster in a much lower position.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the film above, watch how Johnson draws help on a drive and then slips a pocket pass to a rolling big or drops it off to a player in the dunker spot.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The cosmos is putting a microscope on the situation, so nothing slips through the cracks!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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