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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of interject But Mastro interjected and urged the judge to give Oakley four weeks instead — and asked for another four weeks for his own filing. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025 As Booker crossed the threshold marking a new record, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) interjected to acknowledge the feat, prompting applause and cheers from senators, staff, and onlookers who assembled in the chamber to witness the moment. Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025 Bush Hager quickly interjected as her daughter finally went off-stage. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Regardless of colloquial accent, pauses, interruptions or interjected questions, AI agents can identify callers’ intents and respond appropriately in normal, natural-sounding language that some callers may even mistake for live agents. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
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  • No ancient dire wolf genes themselves were directly inserted into the genome, however.
    Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But inserting yourself, even with unspoken opinions, is going to lead to hard feelings.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, has introduced legislation that would make overpayments from more than ten years ago no longer recoverable by the SSA.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Programs like the University of Chicago’s Policing Leadership Academy develop leaders and introduce them to strategies to implement organizational change and use data to inform decision making.
    Kenneth E. Corey, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Yet Sam’s Club is speeding up expansion at a surprising time: President Donald Trump’s broad and steep tariffs have shaken Wall Street and injected fresh uncertainty about price increases, the U.S. economic outlook and consumers’ willingness to spend.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • However, Heyman's past alliances, most notably his managerial stint with CM Punk during Punk's significant championship run, inject a compelling layer of intrigue into this high-stakes triple-threat match that will headline night 1.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interject. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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