as in introduced
to put among or between others
surreptitiously inserted the book in its proper place on the shelf
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Recent Examples of inserted
The company’s method focuses on producing form, fit, and function compatible components that can be directly inserted into existing systems, reducing downtime and eliminating the need for full requalification in critical defense applications.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Since outrage bubbled up in Kenya, some other countries have negotiated shorter terms for sharing data and pandemic specimens, and have inserted additional protections, according to the Public Citizen analysis.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026
Phase change cooling vests These vests use special ice packs with a higher freezing point inserted into compartments inside the vest.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Lastly, the balloon is removed and the implant is inserted through the small incision.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
There have been suggestions in Spain that his former club are pushing to have a buyback option, valid for 12 months, inserted into any prospective transfer to Newcastle.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 June 2026
These are not arbitrarily inserted ads.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 June 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods by extending six of the city’s Tax Allocation Districts has inserted itself into the race for Fulton County Commission chair.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Since outrage bubbled up in Kenya, some other countries have negotiated shorter terms for sharing data and pandemic specimens, and have inserted additional protections, according to the Public Citizen analysis.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026
Phase change cooling vests These vests use special ice packs with a higher freezing point inserted into compartments inside the vest.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Lastly, the balloon is removed and the implant is inserted through the small incision.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
There have been suggestions in Spain that his former club are pushing to have a buyback option, valid for 12 months, inserted into any prospective transfer to Newcastle.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 June 2026
These are not arbitrarily inserted ads.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 June 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods by extending six of the city’s Tax Allocation Districts has inserted itself into the race for Fulton County Commission chair.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserted
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But, by 2030, AI’s intelligence per watt (to reference a new metric recently introduced by Chris Re and colleagues at Stanford) will be dramatically higher, to a degree that few today are anticipating or have yet internalized.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Transit profiles typically extend slightly beyond truckload timelines, with additional days introduced when freight moves across multiple rail networks.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Following 2023’s Emotional Contracts, where producer Dave Fridmann injected a harder, radio-ready punch, Coin-O-Matic’s mellower Americana sound reflects a band at ease with itself, even when the tempos slacken and the organ gets buried in the mix.—
Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Optimism over artificial intelligence has also injected a degree of uncertainty about the job market due to the investment required to develop it and because the powerful technology could alter or even replace some jobs.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The unctuous and sweet char siu pork jowl is interspersed with green apple pressed with lime and ginger for a bright and crisp counter to the fatty pig.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The walkways will be interspersed with plazas, small parks and exercise stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In addition to heat stroke, a necropsy for one of the dogs, Rosie, added blunt force trauma as the animal's cause of death, according to the OCDA.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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New videos, interviews, and newsletters are added weekly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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There are interpolated bits of backstory to explain character — Simon and Jack would be left at school over Christmas by their parents (abusive and cold, respectively).—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Part of Ayers’s respect in the hip-hop community is derived from his willingness to work with the artists who’ve sampled and interpolated him.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Bateman interjected as Stewart agreed.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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“Inserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserted. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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