as in introduces
to put among or between others
surreptitiously inserted the book in its proper place on the shelf
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Recent Examples of inserts
Gaines inserts the tool’s probe into the soil of her potted plants, which reveals how wet the soil is.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique during which a practitioner inserts fine needles into a patient’s skin.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
In general, the executive order inserts a layer of political control over both the announcement of new funding opportunities and the approval of individual grants.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique during which a practitioner inserts fine needles into a patient’s skin.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
In general, the executive order inserts a layer of political control over both the announcement of new funding opportunities and the approval of individual grants.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserts
Verb
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The opening introduces her character aglow in red light, complemented by a narrated monologue, vaguely written but delivered as pure, possibly suicidal despair.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Horizons introduces audiences to a diverse array of both human characters and new Pocket Monsters, especially critters from the colorful Paldea Region (and the game franchise's ninth generation).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the doctor accidentally injects the poison into Ben, killing him.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Hiro had to create a prosthetic piece for when Johnson injects himself with drugs into the veins in his arms.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the middle of the date, the FBI interjects and arrests the man, blowing up Athena’s cover.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the reporter continues speaking, though, Holland then interjects with a quick correction.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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This denim baseball cap adds understated cool to her weekend—and will quickly become a staple in her rotation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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Baird adds a bullish fresh pick on Dutch Bros Baird says investors should buy the dip in the coffee chain.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Private property intersperses protected areas.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Inserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserts. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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