inserted

past tense of insert

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of inserted Into this empty egg a spindle from another animal is then inserted, the reconstructed egg finishes its process of chromosome halving, and is then fertilized. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 Scientists inserted genes associated with Alzheimer’s into mouse genomes, breeding animals that had high levels of amyloid in their brains; the mice then began to struggle with spatial navigation. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°, 35–40 minutes. — Victoria Granof, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Murray inserted himself into the interview from the show’s set in New York City. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026 In early October, AI giant Anthropic inserted new language into its AI usage policy. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Rabinowitch’s team inserted mouse synapse proteins into the worms, which created artificial connections that didn’t interfere with worms’ existing synapses. — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026 The Inlexzo device goes in a small tube that's inserted through the urethra. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Head coach Jordi Fernández had inserted Nolan Traoré into the starting lineup for the first time this season, replacing Keon Ellis alongside Dëmin. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserted
Verb
  • For Van Daalen, the award has also introduced Tapestry to people throughout Lakeville and surrounding communities who may not have known the business existed.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Witnesses and text messages introduced during trial placed Désir at meetings where the plot evolved from a plan to capture Moïse to killing him.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Leslie injected Messam with silicone in Westchester County, causing her death, according to the indictment.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • What’s Happening Researchers are continuing to redesign peptides, the short chains of amino acids the body uses to signal, build muscle and regulate the immune system, so they can be swallowed rather than injected.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ternus addressed a crowd of media and analysts, giving a five minute speech interspersed with a few short videos.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • These monologues are interspersed with short lyrics in what initially seems to be the poet’s own voice.
    — Langdon Hammer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The rooms Most of the 297 rooms and suites occupy a 30-storey tower added in the ’90s, where champagne tones, glossy dark woods, and silk accents meet impeccable detail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Elina Aarnisalo added 14 points for the Bruins (2-0), Timea Gardiner had 12 points and KK Bransford had 10 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Block group data was interpolated to ZIP Code Tabulation Areas.
    — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But other parts of the country are more like sensor deserts, where AQI scores are interpolated from readings made in far-off places, and precision is reduced.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • BofA media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich, who moderated the discussion, interjected her enthusiasm for NBCU at regular intervals during the session.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Amye interjected and said maybe without the rough start, alluding to the ease of North Carolina’s touchdown drive on its opening possession in an eventual 48-14 TCU victory.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Inserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserted. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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