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
Getting a digital copy of a game works simply by inserting a compatible disc and installing and playing the game.
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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.
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Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Take a step back before inserting yourself in a problem that isn’t yours to solve.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Now, think about gently inserting a roll of film into a camera.
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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.
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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.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
ElAttrache performed surgery on McGregor in July 2021, inserting a rod, plates and screws into his left leg after the fighter broke his tibia and fibula during a mixed martial arts bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas.
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Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Spray your favorite cleaning spray on the outside and inside before using a paper towel or cleaning cloth to wipe your trash can down before inserting your new bag.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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
Take a step back before inserting yourself in a problem that isn’t yours to solve.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
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
ElAttrache performed surgery on McGregor in July 2021, inserting a rod, plates and screws into his left leg after the fighter broke his tibia and fibula during a mixed martial arts bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas.
—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Spray your favorite cleaning spray on the outside and inside before using a paper towel or cleaning cloth to wipe your trash can down before inserting your new bag.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserting
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
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His potential return could function like a crucial trade deadline acquisition, injecting vital offensive production into the lineup as the Blue Jays aim to solidify their playoff contention, though caution will be exercised given his injury history.
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Chiggers are microscopic mites that cause itchiness by injecting enzymes into the skin, not by biting.
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Eight other children were injured and being treated at a hospital, senior police official Faisal Kamran said, adding that the owner of the tutoring center and another person have been arrested.
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Instead of adding service charges to offset rising costs, restaurants should simply price menu items accordingly, said Parmelee.
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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.
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May 26 sports commentary Hey, Sean Keeler, Kiss every bruise, interspersing my whooped behind.
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One even hid in the lower branches of my Norway spruce tree while singing and interjecting the sound which gave it its name.
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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.
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“Inserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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