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
First, check whether the app works in your area.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Jennifer Boren Campos Keeps Businesses Organized and Compliant Jennifer Boren Campos, owner of P2 Services, works in an area where accuracy matters every day.
—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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Jennifer Boren Campos Keeps Businesses Organized and Compliant Jennifer Boren Campos, owner of P2 Services, works in an area where accuracy matters every day.
—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
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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Without it, walls can have a knock-on effect that infiltrates the rest of your room.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
7 June 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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The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a surprise on Thursday night at the Tribeca Festival in New York.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 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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King Charles slips on a colorful boa to walk in the Formation Parade for the King's Gurkha Artillery in Salisbury, England, on June 4.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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There were no guarantees, no safety nets, and no permission slips.—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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