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 At one point, Morales-Gellis interjected and said that despite David Contreras having no prior arrests, there were instances of prior violence. —Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 These are typically songs with a catchy chorus, into which various characters then interject lines revealing information or private thoughts. —Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025 Joy Behar then interjected to correct Haines' word choice. —EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025 At that point, Zelenskyy interjected, bringing up the struggles his country has faced over the last decade, prompting Vance and Trump to shout at the Ukrainian president. —Molly Nagle, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
  1. insert
  2. introduce
  3. inject
Verb
  • Water enemas: For this treatment, your healthcare provider gently inserts water into your colon to soften and release hard or stuck stool.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But inserting yourself, even with unspoken opinions, is going to lead to hard feelings.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of insert
Verb
  • Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.
    — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Pettersen introduced the measure before giving birth in January.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of introduce
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  • However, Heyman's past alliances, most notably his managerial stint with CM Punk during Punk's significant championship run, inject a compelling layer of intrigue into this high-stakes triple-threat match that will headline night 1.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Yet Sam’s Club is speeding up expansion at a surprising time: President Donald Trump’s broad and steep tariffs have shaken Wall Street and injected fresh uncertainty about price increases, the U.S. economic outlook and consumers’ willingness to spend.
    — Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of inject

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“Interject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interject. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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