inserting

present participle of insert

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Recent Examples of inserting Fast-forward to the ’90s, and aftermarket tuners were routinely cracking open an engine’s computer, removing the appropriate memory chip, inserting it into a reader, and writing lines of code to a new chip. Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has used his office to intervene on behalf of donors since taking office last year, inserting the state’s lawyers in civil disputes to help developers and car dealers. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 Laparoscopies are a type of surgery used to diagnose and treat the condition and involve inserting a telescope through an incision in the abdomen, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Getting a digital copy of a game works simply by inserting a compatible disc and installing and playing the game. Tom Warren, The Verge, 1 July 2026 In fact, constantly inserting yourself into everything can slow the organization down and weaken accountability across the team. Michel Koopman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Now, think about gently inserting a roll of film into a camera. Rotem Rozental, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 During the pilot, Figure 02 helped produce more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles by inserting sheet-metal components into welding fixtures. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026 Check the moisture level in your garden regularly by using a moisture meter or inserting your finger a few inches into the soil. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserting
Verb
  • At least that’s what Major League Soccer, one of the first leagues to use the system, wrote in the news release introducing it.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Connecticut Ballet founder Brett Raphael will be present at all the shows, introducing or narrating the pieces.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • More importantly, scientists do not yet know the full consequences of injecting hundreds of tons of ionized gas into Earth’s magnetosphere.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • With one acrobatic slam after another, Yaxel Lendeborg cut through the sleepy atmosphere blanketing the pregame layup lines, injecting some energy into a crowd that was waiting to watch the team’s first summer league game at Chase Center on Friday.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Changing out lighting, mirrors, and adding stylish decor can boost a bathroom’s look without major renos.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Parts of it are remarkably green, with patchwork fields interspersing the red-brick terraces, and the old industrial landscape reclaimed by nature reserves and parks.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026
  • May 26 sports commentary Hey, Sean Keeler, Kiss every bruise, interspersing my whooped behind.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • One even hid in the lower branches of my Norway spruce tree while singing and interjecting the sound which gave it its name.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • The decision capped an hours-long tense meeting filled with confusion over order of meeting operations, debate between the board and the applicant’s lawyers and rowdy members of the public who were interjecting constantly and at times, storming out of city hall.
    Lauren Costantino February 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Inserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserting. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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