as in inserting
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interjecting
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjecting
Verb
-
Fatemian takes a single vegetable at a time, starting with the carrots, and works his way around the edges, inserting the veggies into the arugula so they’re partially supported by the greens.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The full-on answers are below for each group, finally inserting the four words in each category.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Neckties and pussycat bows remain a Bella Freud signature, and Ruspoli also helped Freud secure her first clothing commission—by introducing her to his friend Keith Richards.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Both are in Toronto introducing the project to potential collaborators and partners in town for the Toronto Film Festival.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
That’s how Kirk and Turning Point found success in conservative circles — by injecting the organization directly into cultural battles and turning divisive debates into online and offline engagement.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
-
What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interjecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjecting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share