work into

phrasal verb

worked into; working into; works into

: to add or include (something) in (something)

She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.

: to stir or mix (something) into (something)

Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.

: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)

He worked himself into a rage/panic.

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Poverty among older people in general in the United States has jumped sharply in recent years, with more seniors working into their 70s and even 80s. —

Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Since Halaby had already put significant work into this presentation, the NCAC amplified the artist’s request to have the museum reschedule the show. —

Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024 This makes almond flour an easy flour to work into a keto diet. —

Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024 The oil works into a lather to deeply cleanse your skin and leave it looking and feeling soft and beautiful. —

Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work into