injected; injecting; injects
1
a
: to introduce into something forcefully
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (as for medical purposes)
inject a drug into the bloodstream
2
: to introduce as an element or factor in or into some situation or subject
condemning any attempt to inject religious bigotry into the campaign—
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She told a few jokes to inject a little humor into her speech.
We need to inject some life into this party.
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Exposing himself to the venom of snakes for nearly two decades, by injecting venom and allowing himself to be bitten, Friede had generated antibodies that were effective against several snake neurotoxins at once.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
That is the kind of player that will help to inject a ton of new life into New York.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 May 2025
But the barrage of fireworks and flames that ended the song injected an unexpected jolt and also set the tone for the rest of his performance.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 May 2025
His sweeping tariffs injected volatility into the financial markets.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
That is the kind of player that will help to inject a ton of new life into New York.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 May 2025
But the barrage of fireworks and flames that ended the song injected an unexpected jolt and also set the tone for the rest of his performance.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 May 2025
His sweeping tariffs injected volatility into the financial markets.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Inject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inject. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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inject
verb
in·ject
in-ˈjekt 
1
a
: to throw, drive, or force into something
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (a part of the body) especially for medical reasons
2
: to introduce as an additional element
injected humor into her speech
Medical Definition
inject
transitive verb
in·ject
in-ˈjekt
1
: to force a fluid into (a vessel, cavity, or tissue) for preserving, hardening, or coloring structures
2
: to introduce (as by injection or gravity flow) a fluid into (a living body) especially for the purpose of restoring fluid balance, treating nutritional deficiencies or disease, or relieving pain
also
: to treat (an individual) with injections
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