interject

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈjekt How to pronounce interject (audio)
Definition of interjectnext
as in to insert
to put among or between others she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation

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How does the verb interject contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of interject are insert, insinuate, intercalate, interpolate, interpose, and introduce. While all these words mean "to put between or among others," interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

When is insert a more appropriate choice than interject?

The meanings of insert and interject largely overlap; however, insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

In what contexts can insinuate take the place of interject?

While in some cases nearly identical to interject, insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

When might intercalate be a better fit than interject?

Although the words intercalate and interject have much in common, intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

Where would interpolate be a reasonable alternative to interject?

The words interpolate and interject can be used in similar contexts, but interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

When can interpose be used instead of interject?

While the synonyms interpose and interject are close in meaning, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

When could introduce be used to replace interject?

In some situations, the words introduce and interject are roughly equivalent. However, introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence.

introduced a new topic into the conversation

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Recent Examples of interject State board members have historically shut down lawmakers’ attempts to interject their own curriculum standards into Kansas public schools. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025 Tapper interjected to note that Greer’s remarks were from a Senate testimony, not a media interview. —Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025 Nichols, who's a mom herself, interjected with words of encouragement that both challenged and inspired parents and guardians in the room. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025 Nichols, who's a mom herself, interjected with words of encouragement that both challenged and inspired parents and guardians in the room. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
  1. insert
  2. introduce
  3. inject
Verb
  • He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
  • Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Definition of insert
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  • At his father’s funeral in 1957, he was introduced to Francois Truffaut, and the French legend hired him to write and direct one of the five segments in Love at Twenty (1962).
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2025
  • Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • The election has also injected uncertainty into the economy.
    — Jack Nicas, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • The Trump administration’s ever-changing policies on tariffs and trade have injected chaos into the global energy economy.
    — Dan Gearino, Wired News, 31 May 2025
Definition of inject

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