as in inserting
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
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Recent Examples of interjecting
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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Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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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Lauren Costantino
february 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.
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David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Through all this, Hall makes Linda an active listener, alert to every nuance of what Peter is saying, supportive of his worries and interjecting now and then with thoughtful questions or comments.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
The clip of Harbaugh sitting in the back row in defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s meeting and interjecting was also different.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
My goal for this forum was to let others speak and to listen without interjecting.
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Steve Sidd,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2024
In the video, Smith plays the guitar and sings, with the AI voice interjecting and singing along sporadically, praising his rendition.
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Benj Edwards,
Ars Technica,
27 Sep. 2024
That may be a textbook example of interjecting non-germane material into the classroom to indulge one’s political views.
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Jonathan Marks,
Washington Post,
22 Dec. 2020
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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.
—
Lauren Costantino
february 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.
—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Through all this, Hall makes Linda an active listener, alert to every nuance of what Peter is saying, supportive of his worries and interjecting now and then with thoughtful questions or comments.
—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
The clip of Harbaugh sitting in the back row in defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s meeting and interjecting was also different.
—
The Athletic Nfl Staff,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
My goal for this forum was to let others speak and to listen without interjecting.
—
Steve Sidd,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2024
In the video, Smith plays the guitar and sings, with the AI voice interjecting and singing along sporadically, praising his rendition.
—
Benj Edwards,
Ars Technica,
27 Sep. 2024
That may be a textbook example of interjecting non-germane material into the classroom to indulge one’s political views.
—
Jonathan Marks,
Washington Post,
22 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjecting
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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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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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Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
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Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
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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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“Interjecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjecting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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