as in inserting
to put among or between others
interpolated a new paragraph into the online encyclopedia article
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Recent Examples of interpolating
Cinematic history is filled with examples, some more successful than others, of filmmakers creating dramas based on traumatic real events and interpolating raw documentary material to impart a sense of authenticity.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpolating
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Spectrum is inserting a brief message between two runs of the same commercial.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The Marvel mastermind cemented his place in entertainment history, not just by bringing the superhero stories to life across different media, but by inserting himself in that history.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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“Interpolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpolating. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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