WORKS IN Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

works in

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present tense third-person singular of work in

as in inserts

to put among or between others I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup

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as in infiltrates

to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

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Recent Examples of works in For brands, particularly smaller independents, the access works in the opposite direction as well. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The concern is familiar to anyone who works in behavioral health care. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 Football can shape the culture within a city, region or country, but the relationship works in both directions. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 The city is using a search firm, ADK Consulting & Executive Search, to help find the next director, said Miller, who works in the mayor’s office. — Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026 When parents say no Nick, a 36-year-old who works in environmental compliance, has the polar opposite experience. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Ayón works in Sacramento helping people reintegrate to society after incarceration and is also a student at a community college. — Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026 The slightly relaxed fit of a slipcover also works in its favor. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 For Isnada Unalus, a Haitian immigrant who has lived in Bridgeport for the past decade and works in healthcare, the possible loss of TPS represents fear for friends and coworkers who have spent years building lives in Connecticut. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

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The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
In honor of that legacy, Michelson often inserts Indigenous sovereignty into historically fraught public spaces.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of inserts

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Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike owning Bitcoin directly, MSTR introduces leverage, financing, and a capital-structure that can outperform Bitcoin during rallies.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduces

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MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Guiteau eventually worms his way into an audience, ostensibly seeking an ambassadorship for his dubious contributions to the campaign but, in reality, requesting a path to greatness.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025

Definition of worms

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The target hides in a food truck, gets on another plane, flies to England, hides on another food truck and sneaks back on Air Force One.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
The film cannily tugs on the heartstrings, pulls off classic slapstick comedy and sneaks obscure film references into its visuals.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sneaks

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But there are occasions where the error slips through without the therapist noticing.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
So, the challenge for Cline right now, as Outer Banks slips into the back row of Netflix’s library, is to make sure people continue staring at her.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

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