as in introducing
to put among or between others
surreptitiously inserted the book in its proper place on the shelf
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Recent Examples of inserting
Give your pumpkin a floral border by inserting one or two flowers into each vial (the flowers should be big enough to cover the holes).
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The full-on answers are below for each group, finally inserting the four words in each category.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
There's also a slot for inserting a third-party sleeping pad for extra comfort and insulation.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, Impacciatore will continue her conquest of America by inserting herself into an even more beloved national franchise.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Less directly than author Nick Tosches did with his own 2002 book, the director winds up inserting himself into the material by virtue of that relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
In the playoffs, with Hart's offense slumping, Thibodeau wound up inserting Robinson into his first five and shifting Towns, Anunoby and Bridges all down a position.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit is another example of district courts inserting themselves into immigration matters and slowing deportations.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The full-on answers are below for each group, finally inserting the four words in each category.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
There's also a slot for inserting a third-party sleeping pad for extra comfort and insulation.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, Impacciatore will continue her conquest of America by inserting herself into an even more beloved national franchise.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Less directly than author Nick Tosches did with his own 2002 book, the director winds up inserting himself into the material by virtue of that relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
In the playoffs, with Hart's offense slumping, Thibodeau wound up inserting Robinson into his first five and shifting Towns, Anunoby and Bridges all down a position.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit is another example of district courts inserting themselves into immigration matters and slowing deportations.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inserting
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News on the red carpet for the 2025 Emmy Awards, with correspondent Zuri Hall introducing Rex, 68, as as the fiancé of McEntire, 70.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chinese-Canadian designer Wenny Han made a powerful debut at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, introducing her first full collection under the banner of Global Fashion Collective (GFC).—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s how Kirk and Turning Point found success in conservative circles — by injecting the organization directly into cultural battles and turning divisive debates into online and offline engagement.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spotting is expected to increase, adding challenges to containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In this case, just adding one molecule at the interface solved a problem that’s been blocking dual-function indoor devices for years.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Through all this, Hall makes Linda an active listener, alert to every nuance of what Peter is saying, supportive of his worries and interjecting now and then with thoughtful questions or comments.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Inserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inserting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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