work in

verb

worked in; working in; works in
Synonyms of work innext

transitive verb

1
: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort
2
: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively
worked in a few topical jokes

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Examples of work in in a Sentence

I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup. managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork
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Of course, this schedule likely works in the show’s favor, since the brand-new season puts the show fresh in voters’ minds. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 July 2026 Bobby Child is stifled by having to work in his family’s banking business. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Strappy Sandal Unlike myself, my mom spends five days a week working in person and has the office-proof shoe collection to prove it. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Congestion predictions are unclear as employees, both for the state and others working in Sacramento, adjust and try out different modes of travel. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for work in

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of work in was in the 15th century

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“Work in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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