as in inserts
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
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Recent Examples of interjects
DiMarco is a perfect fit as the besotted but fragile boy-man groom while Jason Leigh interjects hazy weirdness while Levine, Wilbusch, Birney, Crome and Fraser keep our suspicions about them on high.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the middle of the date, the FBI interjects and arrests the man, blowing up Athena’s cover.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
As the reporter continues speaking, though, Holland then interjects with a quick correction.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Wang occasionally interjects her own commentary during this section, adding information about the younger Payá’s brief exile from the island.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The voice of her intrusive thoughts interjects sassy commentary throughout.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
Thomson interjects, diplomatically.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2018
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the middle of the date, the FBI interjects and arrests the man, blowing up Athena’s cover.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
As the reporter continues speaking, though, Holland then interjects with a quick correction.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Wang occasionally interjects her own commentary during this section, adding information about the younger Payá’s brief exile from the island.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The voice of her intrusive thoughts interjects sassy commentary throughout.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
Thomson interjects, diplomatically.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjects
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The system not only holds plate umpires more accountable, but also introduces new layers of strategy, making games more entertaining.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Banks plays Lindy Littlejohn, the miniaturized wife, who introduces the series over a montage of future bite-sized misadventures.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As war injects extreme volatility into oil and gas markets, the global race for energy security is making China stronger, according to Jacky Tang, emerging markets chief investment officer at the private banking arm of Deutsche Bank AG.—
Ishika Mookerjee,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For Hall, the addition injects a new energy into the series.—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The timeless gingham pattern is complimented by tassels around the hem, which adds a touch of sophistication to your tablescape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Templeton intersperses these pictures with fragments from her teen diaries.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Interjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjects. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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