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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 Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson. Fiona McCarthy, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025 After the host suggested that Belly has to choose Jeremiah or Conrad, Han interjected. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Edeberi, appearing shocked and confused, interjected in the most professional way. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Alchemist gives Gibbs his space to riff, but knows when to interject and add on to the conversation. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
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  • The technique consisted of inserting fine needles into the skin at specific anatomical grid points, according to the NIH.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Records showed that the original proposal was $67 million, and that DeSantis administration officials inserted the $10 million donation late in the negotiation.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chavarria, who introduced Delta Dental’s first menopause report three years ago, says policies such as remote work can help.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The training introduces the concepts used in stream team monitoring such as hydrology, natural and human impact on streams and monitoring methods.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Alongside colleagues in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s, Sakaguchi wanted to figure out why, when batches of immune cells from healthy mice were injected into mice that had their thymuses removed, the cells didn't trigger an autoimmune disease.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Manufacturers inject or coat turkey or chicken with a solution of butter, oil, broth, salt, or seasonings before packaging.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interject. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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