as in inserted
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interjected
Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson.
—
Fiona McCarthy, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
After the host suggested that Belly has to choose Jeremiah or Conrad, Han interjected.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Edeberi, appearing shocked and confused, interjected in the most professional way.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But baseball work, Preller interjected, is fun work.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Trump stood next to Moore and interjected with approvals.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Marcelle interjected, referring to heart-rate variability, or the minute differences in heartbeat rhythm.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Fiona McCarthy, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
After the host suggested that Belly has to choose Jeremiah or Conrad, Han interjected.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Edeberi, appearing shocked and confused, interjected in the most professional way.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But baseball work, Preller interjected, is fun work.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Trump stood next to Moore and interjected with approvals.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Marcelle interjected, referring to heart-rate variability, or the minute differences in heartbeat rhythm.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjected
Verb
-
Fatemian simply bunches each slice slightly, creating a ruffled, flower-like radish slice that is then inserted between the rest of the vegetables.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Royals manager Matt Quatraro inserted utilityman Nick Loftin into the game for defense.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The 2025 Ford Explorer midsize SUV introduced new features, and lost a couple less popular ones, when the when the three-row family hauler hit dealerships in July 2024.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
-
And, finally, last but likely not least, Joey Cantillo broke into the big leagues last summer and officially introduced himself on Tuesday night.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Instead, scenes of life at the nunnery are interspersed with childhood memories, usually involving her mother assisting people in need or her classmates mistreating vulnerable children.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
-
His entry covered 10 pages in total of the book, a storybook tale of their friendship interspersed with photographs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interjected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjected. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share