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
In Leo’s case, the first-generation constellation is designed to span 3,232 satellites inserted into specific orbits to cover certain geographic regions.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
For small, simple molecules, the researchers simply inserted a gene that encodes a pore protein into the SpudCell genome.
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ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Alberto Freites Arvilla inserted a card into a computer component of the ATM, then plugged the ATM back in and turned it on, then left the area.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Leveraging tactics that evoke the tobacco industry’s playbook, the industry has inserted itself into health philanthropy, federal science, and all levels of politics and policymaking.
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Lev Facher,
STAT,
1 July 2026
An opening montage features the Minions inserted Zelig-style into classic footage by the likes of Muybridge and the Lumiere brothers.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Quinn also received a blood transfusion and had a breathing tube inserted to help her breath while doctors and nurses worked around the clock to save her life.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
For small, simple molecules, the researchers simply inserted a gene that encodes a pore protein into the SpudCell genome.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Alberto Freites Arvilla inserted a card into a computer component of the ATM, then plugged the ATM back in and turned it on, then left the area.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Leveraging tactics that evoke the tobacco industry’s playbook, the industry has inserted itself into health philanthropy, federal science, and all levels of politics and policymaking.
—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
1 July 2026
An opening montage features the Minions inserted Zelig-style into classic footage by the likes of Muybridge and the Lumiere brothers.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Quinn also received a blood transfusion and had a breathing tube inserted to help her breath while doctors and nurses worked around the clock to save her life.
—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserted
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On Monday, the Mavericks formally introduced May as their new head coach; it was announced last week, but May met with the media on Monday along with team president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri.
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Four years later, Israel was effectively ejected from the Asian Football Confederation following a resolution introduced by Kuwait that passed 17 to 13, with six abstentions.
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The Lewis family, the north London club’s majority owners, injected £100m to provide fresh working capital last month, following a previous £100m injection last October.
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Baltic Yachts injected some Miami Vice flavor into the DNA of its latest vessel.
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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By 1993, American Girl had added the Colonial-era Felicity and Addy, who escaped slavery during the Civil War.
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And if the participating countries agree, the funds would be shared between Iran and Oman, the official added.
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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).
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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.
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Maher interjected, citing a settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
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Carr interjected, eager to include the 41-year-old unrestricted free agent in the conversation of incumbent on-ball presences on the Lakers.
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“Inserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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