as in introducing
to put among or between others
surreptitiously inserted the book in its proper place on the shelf
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Recent Examples of inserting
Navel-gazing cinema about the creative process isn’t usually my bag, but Almodóvar doesn’t take his own misery that seriously, even inserting a manic pixie dream hunk, a male stripper-slash-firefighter played by Patrick Criado, for a little bump and grind.
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Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Proper lighting makes simple tasks like applying makeup and inserting contacts easier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The statute defines meaningful human review in a way that goes beyond simply inserting a person into the process.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Customer acquisition exploded simply by leveraging existing Hotmail users’ social networks and interactions—inserting this simple promotional message exponentially increased awareness of Hotmail, even among consumers who may otherwise have never been reached by traditional marketing means.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier, inserting himself into what had been a standard surrogacy case, is arguing that surrogacy is unconstitutional.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
By inserting Alexa for Shopping into search results, Amazon is taking advantage of valuable real estate for promotion.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Anaheim shook up its lineup, inserting puck-moving defenseman Olen Zellweger for his playoff debut and his first game action since April 7 while Moore and forward Mason McTavish also returned after healthy scratches.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Spectrum is inserting a brief message between two runs of the same commercial.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Proper lighting makes simple tasks like applying makeup and inserting contacts easier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The statute defines meaningful human review in a way that goes beyond simply inserting a person into the process.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Customer acquisition exploded simply by leveraging existing Hotmail users’ social networks and interactions—inserting this simple promotional message exponentially increased awareness of Hotmail, even among consumers who may otherwise have never been reached by traditional marketing means.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier, inserting himself into what had been a standard surrogacy case, is arguing that surrogacy is unconstitutional.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
By inserting Alexa for Shopping into search results, Amazon is taking advantage of valuable real estate for promotion.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Anaheim shook up its lineup, inserting puck-moving defenseman Olen Zellweger for his playoff debut and his first game action since April 7 while Moore and forward Mason McTavish also returned after healthy scratches.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Spectrum is inserting a brief message between two runs of the same commercial.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserting
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The expansive Montauk Yacht Club is introducing new wellness options for the summer season, from a floating wellness cabana in collaboration with Elemis to a partnership with Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Since early 2022, Living Earth has helped shape the artistic component of the experience, introducing everything from musicians and experimental performers to theatrical and immersive experiences.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Nearly all of the people infected in the outbreak have reported either injecting drugs or experiencing homelessness within one year of their diagnosis, the Maine CDC said.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Additional footage shared by Newsflare shows authorities feeding the two primates and injecting one of them with a shot.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Swatch took to Instagram on Sunday to ask customers not to rush stores, adding that the collection will remain available for several months.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Highly Processed Protein Powder Protein powders are a convenient way to boost the protein content of smoothies, adding as much as 20 to 30 grams per scoop.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The final touch, though, was interspersing Robert’s memories into his joyous, climactic plane ride.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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Heat 2 serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the film, interspersing storylines from earlier in the characters' careers (circa 1988) with the events that followed the 1995 film.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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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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The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Inserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserting. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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