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How does the verb interject contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of interject are insert, insinuate, intercalate, interpolate, interpose, and introduce. While all these words mean "to put between or among others," interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

When is insert a more appropriate choice than interject?

The meanings of insert and interject largely overlap; however, insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

In what contexts can insinuate take the place of interject?

While in some cases nearly identical to interject, insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

When might intercalate be a better fit than interject?

Although the words intercalate and interject have much in common, intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

Where would interpolate be a reasonable alternative to interject?

The words interpolate and interject can be used in similar contexts, but interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

When can interpose be used instead of interject?

While the synonyms interpose and interject are close in meaning, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

When could introduce be used to replace interject?

In some situations, the words introduce and interject are roughly equivalent. However, introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence.

introduced a new topic into the conversation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of interject Mamdani’s name became an issue as Cuomo several times mangled it, prompting the Assembly member to interject to ask him to work on his pronunciation. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025 Yet no one candidate was given more than 30 seconds or a minute to respond to questions, and they were often interrupted by other candidates seeking to interject. Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 June 2025 Bennet, who is now running for governor, and Tester largely ignored the protesters, who interjected throughout the event, as they were escorted out or asked by security not to disrupt. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2025 Vance sat on the couch next to Trump and didn’t interject during the meeting, marking a difference in tone compared with that seen in the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, when Vance stepped in to ask Zelensky to be more thankful to Trump. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
Verb
  • Then, in 2020, with Adams freshly inserted as general manager, the Sabres signed Reinhart to a one-year contract that walked him to free agency.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • Despite some mechanical issues during his minor league assignment, the Mets plan to insert him into the rotation during the next homestand.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • As Machiavelli famously observed, there is nothing more difficult or dangerous than introducing a new order of things.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • One bill has passed in the House and two bills have been introduced in the Senate.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • And in rural communities across America, renewable and storage projects inject significant tax revenue often used for essential services like police, schools, and roads.
    John Ketchum, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • Drug tariffs will inject turmoil into a sector that needs stability.
    Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interject. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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