work in

verb

worked in; working in; works in

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

Synonyms

• edge in
• fit (in or into)
• inject
• insert
• insinuate
• intercalate
• interject
• interpolate
• interpose
• intersperse
• introduce
• sandwich (in or between)

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Toriyama’s art remains unmatched, and his style impossible to replicate following his death — even by the very people tasked with continuing his work in series like Dragon Ball Super. —Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025

Closer to the golf course, ACHD started work in January on several changes to State Street and Pierce Park Lane. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025

In the decade she’s worked in media, she’s seen countless smart and creative friends lose their jobs during mass layoffs. —Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025

He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department. —David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon