as in inserts
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
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Recent Examples of interjects
Wang occasionally interjects her own commentary during this section, adding information about the younger Payá’s brief exile from the island.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjects
Verb
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Within this context, Harold, in desperate need of a friend, falls under the sway of Casey, a colleague who introduces him to the weight-lifting lifestyle and, eventually, a reactionary mindset.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That communal void is felt by Craig Waterman (Robinson) following the termination of his brief friendship with Austin (Paul Rudd), the cool new neighbor who, in the first act, magically injects Craig’s life with a male friend group, outdoor adventures, jam sessions, and evening hangs.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Miami either beats the Patriots, producing the first win of 2025 at home in a performance that stabilizes this franchise and injects hope into this dejected fanbase.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Firewall training with FortiGate adds another layer, showing you how to set up rules and interfaces that keep systems secure.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Interjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjects. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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