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Synonyms for insert
Synonyms: Verb
edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in
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Examples of insert in a Sentence
Verb
Insert your credit card here. You need to insert a comma between these two words. insert a space between paragraphs They tried to insert themselves into the conversation.Noun
The pot comes with an insert for steaming. advertising inserts in the Sunday paper Each box includes an insert explaining the product's proper use.
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That is when third baseman Ty France was recalled from Triple-A and inserted at second base. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Padres notes: In no-win situation with Urias at shortstop," 2 Sep. 2019 Their solution has been moving Daley Blind up to a wide defensive midfield role and inserting new acquisition Lisandro Martínez at the back. — Si Wire, SI.com, "Ajax vs. APOEL Nicosia Live Stream: Watch Champions League Online, TV Channel," 28 Aug. 2019 Though Trump has inserted new uncertainty into Miller’s own financial situation, Miller believes the president has been good for the economy as a whole. — Julie Pace, Twin Cities, "Farmers in MN, elsewhere rebel against Trump’s new corn-ethanol rules," 28 Aug. 2019 Between February and March, the patient had ingested a nail, a part of a razor, the top of a beer can, paper clips, and had inserted pens into his body in front of CVH staff members who were supposed to be watching him, inspection records say. — Josh Kovner, courant.com, "Connecticut Valley Hospital sanctioned again after man ingests AAA batteries; emergency room doctor who performed multiple surgeries on patient files complaint," 1 July 2019 The Senate also removed language that the House had inserted that undid the state’s process for taking over failing school districts. — Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland.com, "Ohio Senate unanimously passes budget plan, setting up negotiations with House," 20 June 2019 Quite a few contain obvious signs of photo manipulation, with faux screenshots and human hands inserted at noticeably different resolutions and lighting than the system itself. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Are these the first pictures of the “Switch Mini”?," 19 June 2019 Bake about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center of the cake comes out clean. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky State Fair homemade cake winner is a delicious mix of bourbon, chocolate and nuts," 13 Aug. 2019 In 2012, researchers in South Korea submitted to Anesthesia & Analgesiaa report of a trial that looked at how facial muscle tone could indicate the best time to insert breathing tubes into the throat. — David Adam, Scientific American, "How a Data Detective Exposed Suspicious Medical Trials," 6 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
If Rhodes or Waynes need a break, the Vikings could put slot back Mackensie Alexander on the outside and insert safety Jayron Kearse at nickel. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings rookie CB Kris Boyd could face daunting first-game foe in Falcons QB Matt Ryan," 6 Sep. 2019 Jones’ play has prompted calls - at least from Giants’ fans - for coach Pat Shurmur to drop 37-year-old Eli Manning and insert Jones as the starter in Week 1. — oregonlive, "Fantasy Football 2019: Marcus Mariota among 10 sleepers at quarterback," 1 Sep. 2019 Add 1½ cups water to an Instant Pot and insert steam rack. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Marinated Beets," 28 Aug. 2019 The wallets all had inserts with information needed to return them to the owners. — Dorothy Dworkin, sun-sentinel.com, "Rethinking the honor code | Opinion," 22 Aug. 2019 The new car has the same wedge shape that dominated the now classic era and the same, distinctive set of five round air inserts just behind the window. — Alex Davies, WIRED, "Want to Burn $9 Million to Go 236 MPH? Try the New Bugatti," 19 Aug. 2019 Heavy white and yellow slimy growth on plastic insert of nozzle used to dispense fresh orange juice. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "White and yellow slime on orange juice dispenser found in this week's restaurant inspections," 17 July 2019 And a Black family proved that after expeditiously [insert T.I. voice] firing a White contractor who showed up for a job with a huge Confederate flag flying from the back of his car. — Breanna Edwards, Essence, "Black Family Dismisses White Contractor With Confederate Flag Flying From His Truck," 3 July 2019 Footwear groups say that new tariffs won't bring back the suppliers of uppers (the part around your foot), soles or inserts. — Katie Lobosco, CNN, "Why New Balance turned on Trump over China tariffs," 16 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'insert.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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