interjected

past tense of interject

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of interjected BofA media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich, who moderated the discussion, interjected her enthusiasm for NBCU at regular intervals during the session. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Amye interjected and said maybe without the rough start, alluding to the ease of North Carolina’s touchdown drive on its opening possession in an eventual 48-14 TCU victory. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 After a lengthy and contentious back and forth over questions posed by Reddington, Judge William Sullivan interjected to keep proceedings on topic. Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 Dubón expressed frustration that Torres didn’t check with the first-base umpire, and then manager Walt Weiss interjected in his defense. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Maher interjected, citing a settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 Carr interjected, eager to include the 41-year-old unrestricted free agent in the conversation of incumbent on-ball presences on the Lakers. Law Murray, New York Times, 27 June 2026 However, Frank Carone, then chief of staff to the mayor, is alleged to have interjected and received $120,000 for doing so. Ali Bauman, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjected
Verb
  • Ordonez alleges he was kidnapped by two people who threatened him, blindfolded him, had weapons and inserted a syringe into his neck.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few small crumbs attached, 17 to 19 minutes.
    Torie Cox, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the 250 years since Newton introduced his famous laws of motion, physicists had come to believe their equations described a reality that was entirely independent of human action or interpretation.
    Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The proposal ultimately stalled after Assembly leaders asked that it be introduced as a separate policy bill rather than as a trailer bill, Fine said.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Although the first stretch and Mirren’s presence might lead you to expect a character study, the film soon moves into the other storylines, interspersed with Edward’s visit to the author.
    Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bechtler curator Katia Zavistovski collaborated with South Korean native and contemporary artist Jiha Moon to organize a show drawn from the museum’s collection and interspersed with Moon’s own works.
    Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Interjected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjected. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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