interject

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈjekt How to pronounce interject (audio)
Definition of interjectnext
as in to insert
to put among or between others she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation

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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

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Recent Examples of interject Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson play a divorced (but amicable) couple who gather for one last holiday season together, only for a new girlfriend to interject herself into the mix. —PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025 There, a group of KPMG staffers followed and sometimes interjected their own thoughts on the building, while workers fastened the last screws on light bulbs and organized plants strewn around the office. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 Sanders interjected incredulously during a 2015 interview with the liberal columnist Ezra Klein. —W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025 Did Bruce interject at all how he was portrayed? —Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
  1. insert
  2. introduce
  3. inject
Verb
  • Oulonger 12-Pack In-Ground Solar Pathway Lights These solar lawn lights also have a stake, and can be easily inserted into the ground so that the actual light is level with the lawn surface.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The rookie, who turned 20 last week, is enjoying an excellent season and has at least inserted his name into the Calder Trophy finalist conversation alongside Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ fantastic 18-year-old defenseman.
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of insert
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  • Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.
    — CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
  • But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of introduce
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  • Historically, it's been thought these volcanic arcs were the primary culprits of injecting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
    — Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Though youth turnout is typically low in Japan, Takaichi’s rise has injected rare excitement into a demographic long disenchanted with national politics.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of inject

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