as in inserted
to put among or between others
she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation
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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.
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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
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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
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro inserted utilityman Nick Loftin into the game for defense.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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But recent studies have shown how social media algorithms mercilessly push manosphere content toward young men — and that content is quickly interspersed with other even more extremist ideas.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Interjected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjected. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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