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 In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Bartiromo brought up a Truth Social post from Trump saying Democrats had leaked intelligence around the Iran strike, to which the president interjected that they should be prosecuted. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025 Both Jones and Compagno then made separate attempts to interject, seemingly trying to cut Koffler off. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 June 2025 As Cruz, 54, began to answer, Carlson interjected and accused him of lacking an understanding of the nation. —Jillian Frankel, People.com, 18 June 2025 Your dad must be very proud of you! Alfie Dobson interjects from the background: Very proud! —Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for interject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interject
  1. insert
  2. introduce
  3. inject
Verb
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Definition of insert
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  • While the duo filmed their scenes for the movie over the course of a month, there were a few days when one of the pair wasn’t working — and the generous parents didn’t miss out on the chance to bring baby Crew along to the set and even to introduce him to Sandler himself.
    — Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • And Lee and Kirby continued to crank out their stories, introducing characters as varied and memorable as the Black Panther, Dr. Doom, Nick Fury, and Thor.
    — Oliver Staley, Time, 25 July 2025
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Priya allegedly injected her business partner with a fatal overdose of sedatives, Joseph said.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • That’s how much U.S. national parks visitors injected into local economies in 2023, including $26.4 billion in direct spending, according to an NPS report noting that national park visitation supported 415,000 jobs at local hotels, restaurants, attractions and shops.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Definition of inject

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