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as in to insert
to put among or between others
I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup
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Recent Examples of work in
Inspired by his years working in the food industry and his daughter’s recipe for fresh strawberry biscuits, owner Don Wilson created Twisted Biscuit to shake up your standard morning meal options.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Jordan Arnold, who works in the video-game industry in Washington State, told me that his girlfriend couldn’t sleep because her side of the bed was stuck at its highest temperature, 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Samaritan’s Purse began working in the region immediately after the fighting erupted, sending doctors, nurses and emergency aid.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Harris, who served as a California Senator and District Attorney before becoming the 49th Vice President under Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025, has worked in politics for several decades.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Jordan Arnold, who works in the video-game industry in Washington State, told me that his girlfriend couldn’t sleep because her side of the bed was stuck at its highest temperature, 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Samaritan’s Purse began working in the region immediately after the fighting erupted, sending doctors, nurses and emergency aid.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Harris, who served as a California Senator and District Attorney before becoming the 49th Vice President under Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025, has worked in politics for several decades.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work in
Verb
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The Blue Jays inserted Barger specifically to get lefty Anthony Banda into the game and force a pitching change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are many ways to infiltrate human culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Here, the story turns on Andrius a young man who infiltrates a radical neo-Nazi group to find the killer of his LGBT+ activist boyfriend.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In August, Norton introduced a bill to remove the Pike statue permanently.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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The channel and news brand will begin rolling out 15 second spots today featuring talent like Rachel Maddow, officially introducing the rebrand to viewers.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a scramble from Baltimore’s corner kick, Kerr’s header at the back post wormed through a thicket of defenders, and Cuthbert had the final touch.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This story has wormed its way into all levels of British cultural output.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The night before an away game in Knoxville, Russ and Danny must sneak out of the team hotel and go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Whatever your topping of choice, anyone can relate to this pup sneaking a slice.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Women’s Power Stride Tab Socks 3-pack Designed with training in mind, this three-pack of no-show socks boasts an interior grip that keeps them from slipping during use.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bessent suggested Monday that the US may be in position to wind back its interventions.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Missourians love their Katy Trail State Park, the former railroad track turned pancake-flat trail stretches some 240 miles across the state, skirting the river, winding through farmlands, and passing through other small towns.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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