as in introducing
to put among or between others
surreptitiously inserted the book in its proper place on the shelf
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Recent Examples of inserting
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.
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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
Now, Impacciatore will continue her conquest of America by inserting herself into an even more beloved national franchise.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Less directly than author Nick Tosches did with his own 2002 book, the director winds up inserting himself into the material by virtue of that relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
In the playoffs, with Hart's offense slumping, Thibodeau wound up inserting Robinson into his first five and shifting Towns, Anunoby and Bridges all down a position.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit is another example of district courts inserting themselves into immigration matters and slowing deportations.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Liposuction entails surgically inserting a probe that vacuums out not only body fat, but also fat storage cells.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
In several separate interviews, students and professors described stepping between Kohberger and others – intercepting him in hallways and inserting themselves in conversations for others’ security.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Now, Impacciatore will continue her conquest of America by inserting herself into an even more beloved national franchise.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Less directly than author Nick Tosches did with his own 2002 book, the director winds up inserting himself into the material by virtue of that relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
In the playoffs, with Hart's offense slumping, Thibodeau wound up inserting Robinson into his first five and shifting Towns, Anunoby and Bridges all down a position.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit is another example of district courts inserting themselves into immigration matters and slowing deportations.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Liposuction entails surgically inserting a probe that vacuums out not only body fat, but also fat storage cells.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
In several separate interviews, students and professors described stepping between Kohberger and others – intercepting him in hallways and inserting themselves in conversations for others’ security.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserting
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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
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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
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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
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What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Try these exercises and gradually progress them by adding more resistance, sets, and repetitions over time.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, went 33 of 46 with 394 passing yards and two touchdowns, while adding 30 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Inserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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