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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The best formulas can be worked into damp hair before a blowout, misted onto dry hair to extend your style, or used to add texture and bounce as your hair air-dries. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Adela follows her grandfather’s footsteps while transforming his political and anthropological work into art, weaving a sound map from languages at risk of disappearing. Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 But none of that works for long if the business cannot answer fast, book cleanly, dispatch honestly and turn completed work into public proof. Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 And fifth-rounder Jaden Dugger has been used at multiple positions and could work into the mix along the line of scrimmage and at weak side linebacker. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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