injected; injecting; injects
1
a
: to introduce into something forcefully
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (as for medical purposes)
inject a drug into the bloodstream
2
: to introduce as an element or factor in or into some situation or subject
… condemning any attempt to inject religious bigotry into the campaign.—
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Current BiographyExamples of inject in a Sentence
She told a few jokes to inject a little humor into her speech.
We need to inject some life into this party.
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Why not inject some colorful vibes into the morning?
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Redistricting shakeups in Congress Texas’ mid-decade redistricting, which triggered other states including California to do the same, has injected a new level of uncertainty the future of Republicans’ grip on Washington.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
That possibility has injected urgency into negotiations and heightened the stakes of what has become a test of legislative independence from a governor who has long dominated Tallahassee politics.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Shifting some use to smoking, even for people who continue to inject, can still meaningfully improve a person’s health.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
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Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Redistricting shakeups in Congress Texas’ mid-decade redistricting, which triggered other states including California to do the same, has injected a new level of uncertainty the future of Republicans’ grip on Washington.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
That possibility has injected urgency into negotiations and heightened the stakes of what has become a test of legislative independence from a governor who has long dominated Tallahassee politics.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Shifting some use to smoking, even for people who continue to inject, can still meaningfully improve a person’s health.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inject
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“Inject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inject. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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inject
verb
in·ject
in-ˈjekt 
1
a
: to throw, drive, or force into something
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (a part of the body) especially for medical reasons
2
: to introduce as an additional element
injected humor into her speech
Medical Definition
inject
transitive verb
in·ject
in-ˈjekt
1
: to force a fluid into (a vessel, cavity, or tissue) for preserving, hardening, or coloring structures
2
: to introduce (as by injection or gravity flow) a fluid into (a living body) especially for the purpose of restoring fluid balance, treating nutritional deficiencies or disease, or relieving pain
also
: to treat (an individual) with injections
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