work into
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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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Moreover, this hardware evolution transforms existing, fragmented glovebox work into a unified, full-device fabrication system managed by a digital twin interface. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026 That brought Stella’s work into focus, concentrating attention on an artist whose market had been steady but sporadic, and gave his market a shot in the arm. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 His character's passing was worked into the plot with one of the most heartbreaking episodes in the show's six seasons. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work into
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Moreover, this hardware evolution transforms existing, fragmented glovebox work into a unified, full-device fabrication system managed by a digital twin interface. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026 That brought Stella’s work into focus, concentrating attention on an artist whose market had been steady but sporadic, and gave his market a shot in the arm. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 His character's passing was worked into the plot with one of the most heartbreaking episodes in the show's six seasons. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work into
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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