injected

Definition of injectednext
past tense of inject

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of injected Curry was injected with an unknown substance, likely a sedative, by EMS. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Estefan used both chemotherapy and a method called radioembolization, where radiotherapy is injected directly into the liver to treat the disease, but cancer remained in the organ. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 Stem cells, harvested from fat cells taken from the belly, are injected into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026 Over the weekend Trump injected his demand for the voting bill as a condition for ending the funding standoff. Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 The ballpark was in a late-life crisis before the Bananas came to town a decade ago and injected youthful energy — and eventually millions in improvements — into what many considered an outdated relic. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026 Eighty-five percent of participants injected with zumilokibart once every six months maintained the same EASI-75 skin response at one year. Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026 Occasionally, new energy is injected into the scene as enterprising individuals revive dormant factories, breathing new life into the old spaces that once powered the industry. Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, Isabel Marant injected a dose of boldness into the mix with a striking cobalt blue pair. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injected
Verb
  • To keep the airway open while the dog's face heals, Peanut had a small tube inserted into his nostril.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Justice Department inserted itself into Peters' bid to be released while her state appeal was considered.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • IShowSpeed was in attendance at MSG and became entangled in the action when brass knuckles were introduced into the street fight.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Still Gone, Still Missed Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never quite found their audience.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Injected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injected. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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