inserted

past tense of insert

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Recent Examples of inserted Nine were the initial sequences output by the AI, and the remaining seven had acquired additional mutations after being inserted into bacteria. ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 An area on the arm is cleaned and a new sterile needle is inserted into a vein. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Bake until the cake is lightly golden brown on top and a butter knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean (a crumb or two attached is okay), 35 to 40 minutes. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 Bake until cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 In the ninth inning, the Royals inserted Tyler Tolbert to pinch-hit for him against Twins reliever Jack Anderson. Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 That distinction — embedded rather than inserted — is why the format is being marketed as clinical-adjacent without the downtime or bleeding of an in-office treatment. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserted
Verb
  • The 60-year-old Berg, who will divest his ownership interest in LAFC, will be officially introduced on Tuesday at MLS headquarters in New York.
    Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The March 2025 law introduced a two-generation limit, cutting out his siblings.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Republican Jim Shaw injected humor into his remarks, pulling out a Florida flag while distancing himself from substance use.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This results in a concentrated stream of CO₂, which can then be compressed and injected into permanent underground geological storage.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The 62-year-old Payton’s mind rarely works linearly, his thoughts akin to a script from a Christopher Nolan movie, interspersed with flashbacks.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • That figure would mark an uptick from 57,000 jobs added in June.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Maher interjected, citing a settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
    Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • Carr interjected, eager to include the 41-year-old unrestricted free agent in the conversation of incumbent on-ball presences on the Lakers.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 27 June 2026

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“Inserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserted. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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