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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The tabletop should work into your existing tabletop. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 With features such as customizable task views, including lists, calendars and Kanban boards, Asana helps teams break down work into manageable pieces and ensures everyone knows their responsibilities. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 For regular mediation, 5-15 minutes is recommend, long enough for the benefit and yet short enough to be able to work into most days. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024 The scene gets worked into the sixth episode of the show, which stars elder-millennial network-TV statespeople Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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