work into
phrasal verb
worked into; working into; works into
1
: to add or include (something) in (something)
She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.
2
: to stir or mix (something) into (something)
Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.
3
: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)
He worked himself into a rage/panic.
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An elliptical void was worked into the building’s layout to account for its upper branches, which now lightly shades the pool on that level.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Similarly, light weights or a small trampoline, as well as walking or jogging, can be worked into a busy work schedule.
—Samantha Thiry, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The National Museum is in the process of relocating affected works into a new warehouse near Copenhagen.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Add 2 or 3 eggs and ketchup, plus 1 can of tomato soup, and work into the mixture.
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—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Similarly, light weights or a small trampoline, as well as walking or jogging, can be worked into a busy work schedule.
—Samantha Thiry, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The National Museum is in the process of relocating affected works into a new warehouse near Copenhagen.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Add 2 or 3 eggs and ketchup, plus 1 can of tomato soup, and work into the mixture.
7.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for work into
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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