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
Cosme did four months of physical therapy that were unsuccessful before surgeons performed a periacetabular osteotomy on her right hip, breaking her pelvis in four places and inserting four screws.
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Krystle Rich, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
After their creation, ORPs are installed in the riverbed by inserting the metal pin into the bottom of the reef.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Being the best does not mean inserting ourselves into every conflict.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But the idea of gutting the House bill and inserting much of the Senate bill might not sit well with some on the House side.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
And shame on San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert for politically grandstanding and inserting herself into another city’s business.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Losers of five straight, the reeling Sharks made some lineup changes for Saturday’s game, inserting Mukhamadullin for Timothy Liljegren on defense and Pavol Regenda for Ryan Reaves on the fourth line.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Try inserting it from the sides or top to see which way is easiest.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
If your hair feels like it’s being pulled too tightly, take the pin out and try again, this time inserting closer to the surface of your style on your fist pass.
—Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Krystle Rich, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
After their creation, ORPs are installed in the riverbed by inserting the metal pin into the bottom of the reef.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Being the best does not mean inserting ourselves into every conflict.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But the idea of gutting the House bill and inserting much of the Senate bill might not sit well with some on the House side.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
And shame on San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert for politically grandstanding and inserting herself into another city’s business.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Losers of five straight, the reeling Sharks made some lineup changes for Saturday’s game, inserting Mukhamadullin for Timothy Liljegren on defense and Pavol Regenda for Ryan Reaves on the fourth line.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Try inserting it from the sides or top to see which way is easiest.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
If your hair feels like it’s being pulled too tightly, take the pin out and try again, this time inserting closer to the surface of your style on your fist pass.
—Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserting
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Latest Flavors The team at Reese’s has been busy introducing new variations of its classic candy in recent months.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan said it was created to continue much of the work that Books & Books has done as a store but to allow their goals of injecting literacy into communities and people to go beyond what the highs and lows of retail bookselling might confine them to.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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But injecting Tatum and his five all-NBA appearances into Boston’s already surprising season could upend all those dreams.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers are adding another former first-round pick to their quarterback depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the opening of Goodland Parkway, Provident’s focus is shifting to also adding shopping centers, restaurants and event venues to drive regional traffic, Yowell said.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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