interject
verb
in·ter·ject
ˌin-tər-ˈjekt 
interjected; interjecting; interjects
: to throw in between or among other things : interpolate
interject a remark
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According to its Latin roots, interject ought to mean literally "throw between". For most of the word's history, however, the only things that have been interjected have been comments dropped suddenly into a conversation. Interjections are often humorous, and sometimes even insulting, and the best interjections are so quick that the conversation isn't even interrupted.
Examples of interject in a Sentence
“That's an interesting idea,” he interjected, “but I don't think you've considered all of the details.”
She listened to us, interjecting remarks every so often.
If I may interject, I have things I'd like to add.
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Bennet, who is now running for governor, and Tester largely ignored the protesters, who interjected throughout the event, as they were escorted out or asked by security not to disrupt.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Vance sat on the couch next to Trump and didn’t interject during the meeting, marking a difference in tone compared with that seen in the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, when Vance stepped in to ask Zelensky to be more thankful to Trump.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 May 2025
There are many ways to interject color into a space that’s not overwhelming.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
DeLauro interjected, continuing to press her if USDA is committed to the program.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Vance sat on the couch next to Trump and didn’t interject during the meeting, marking a difference in tone compared with that seen in the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, when Vance stepped in to ask Zelensky to be more thankful to Trump.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 May 2025
There are many ways to interject color into a space that’s not overwhelming.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
DeLauro interjected, continuing to press her if USDA is committed to the program.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for interject
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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interject. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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interject
verb
in·ter·ject
ˌint-ər-ˈjekt
: to throw in between or among other things
interject a remark
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