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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With the first weekday morning commute looming, negotiators were working into the night Sunday to try to end a strike that has shut down the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system.
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ABC News, 17 May 2026
Eyes were softly defined with brown shadow worked into the lash roots, while lids were set in beige tones and slight shimmer using the Nude Dress palette.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
As a result, look for the guy(s) behind him to work into early passing down situations.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Each have put an incredible amount of thought and work into creating booths that are truly remarkable.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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ABC News, 17 May 2026
Eyes were softly defined with brown shadow worked into the lash roots, while lids were set in beige tones and slight shimmer using the Nude Dress palette.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
As a result, look for the guy(s) behind him to work into early passing down situations.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Each have put an incredible amount of thought and work into creating booths that are truly remarkable.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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