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to make (one person) known (to another) socially a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife

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How does the verb introduce contrast with its synonyms?

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

When can insert be used instead of introduce?

The words insert and introduce can be used in similar contexts, but insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

When is it sensible to use insinuate instead of introduce?

The synonyms insinuate and introduce are sometimes interchangeable, but insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

When would intercalate be a good substitute for introduce?

While in some cases nearly identical to introduce, intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

In what contexts can interject take the place of introduce?

While the synonyms interject and introduce are close in meaning, interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

When might interpolate be a better fit than introduce?

The words interpolate and introduce are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

When could interpose be used to replace introduce?

Although the words interpose and introduce have much in common, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of introduce This experience shaped her approach to introducing new foods to her own children. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 The Pillow Talk Soulmates Collection introduces two new products: the Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Face Palette and the Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipsticks. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025 Based on customer recommendations, starting April 27, the Panama Canal will introduce an option where LoTSA slots customers can request swaps and substitutions with each other. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025 Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations. Axios, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for introduce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduce
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    Reece Rogers, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • The imminent water landing would bring to an end a lengthy spaceflight saga that thrust Williams and Wilmore into the spotlight and raised questions about the future of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns The share selloffs made by board members and executives totaled about $118 million, but the transactions often came after the individuals exercised stock options, the costs of which totaled about $16 million.
    Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • His pins along the boards not only gave his linemates time to change, but time for the next line to get on the ice and establish positioning to maintain presence in the offensive zone.
    Omar White, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • The state agencies charged with addressing hard drug addiction and the safe use of cannabis are failing to educate the public as to the dangers of drug use.
    Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The nonprofit sector should leverage this potential wealth transfer by investing time in educating donors about the importance of unrestricted gifts.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • They can be installed at more ergonomic heights than a range, which requires bending over to insert or retrieve items from oven cavities.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The wok even features a detachable wooden handle (which doesn’t get hot and can be removed when inserting into the oven).
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • That number was not greeted with applause by some Republicans on the committee.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Sticks and debris often greet mower blades during the first mowing sessions of the season.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • With Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin set to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, the fate of this city and its people hangs in the balance.
    Clarissa Ward, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Acquiring a forward, a versatile midfielder, a full-back and a goalkeeper has also been discussed, with Newcastle open to reinforcing every area across the team.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • The recall, which was voluntarily initiated by Great Lakes Cheese, was initiated on Feb. 15, and has yet to be given a termination date.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Introduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduce. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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