insert
verb
in·sert
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inserted;
inserting;
inserts
Definition of insert
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to put or thrust in
insert the key in the lock
2
: to put or introduce into the body of something : interpolate
insert a change in a manuscript
3
: to set in and make fast
especially
: to insert by sewing between two cut edges
4
: to place into action (as in a game)
insert a new pitcher
of a muscle
: to be in attachment to the part to be moved
insert
noun
in·sert
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Definition of insert (Entry 2 of 2)
: something that is inserted
especially
: written or printed material inserted (as between the leaves of a book)
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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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Surgery followed quickly, and a plate was inserted along with six anchoring screws to aid the healing process. — Mike Berardino, Indianapolis Star, "What happens at tight end for Notre Dame following Cole Kmet injury," 13 Aug. 2019 His company produces some bullet-resistant backpacks but the bulk of his business is in removable ballistic shields that are inserted in backpacks. — Fortune, "Makers of Bullet-Resistant Kids’ Backpacks Face Criticism," 13 Aug. 2019 His company produces some bullet-resistant backpacks but the bulk of his business is in removable ballistic shields that are inserted in backpacks. — Washington Post, "Mass shootings give rise to bullet-resistant backpacks," 10 Aug. 2019 The good news for Chelsea supporters is that, as reported by The Telegraph, the Blues can bring Ake back to West London for as little as £40m, thanks to a clause which was inserted in the deal to take him to the Cherries. — SI.com, "Chelsea Eye Cut-Price Move to Sign Nathan Ake if Transfer Ban Is Lifted Ahead of January Window," 10 Aug. 2019 But these fiber-optic devices have a remarkable drawback: Although they are inserted into the upper part of the small intestine through the mouth and constantly reused, they cannot be sterilized by the usual methods. — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, "These Medical Devices Are Inserted Into 500,000 Patients Each Year — but Are Tough to Sterilize," 6 Aug. 2019 Brown started all 16 games and three playoff games at left tackle with the New England Patriots last season, and he was expected to be inserted at the same position with the silver and black, replacing rookie Kolton Miller, who struggled in 2018. — oregonlive.com, "Can Antonio Brown rescue Jon Gruden? 10 questions for the Oakland Raiders as NFL training camp opens," 2 Aug. 2019 Things would have to be pretty ugly in the Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-12 for the Alabama-Georgia loser to be inserted into the playoff a day later. — Los Angeles Times, "College football 2019: Games that could decide the College Football Playoff field," 1 Aug. 2019 The film also makes liberal use of era-specific stock footage in which our characters are occasionally inserted a la Forrest Gump and Citizen Kane. — Peter Opaskar, Ars Technica, "Operation Avalanche, the only good conspiracy—fake the Moon landing, get promoted," 20 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Dog owners get their own perks: $60 per performance, complimentary tickets to the performance of their choice, and their name printed in the program’s insert. — Martha Merrow, BostonGlobe.com, "Does your dog have what it takes to be a star in Boston Ballet’s ‘Giselle’?," 7 Aug. 2019 Choose the cover, the paper insert, and binding, and watch a master craftsman put it all together before your eyes. — James Whitlow Delano, National Geographic, "Here’s your ultimate Tokyo itinerary," 25 Apr. 2019 Other photographers often use reinforced plastic Pelican cases with customizable padded inserts. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, "Why You Need Drawers for Your Truck," 12 June 2018 Most of the gowns (think: high-neck maxi styles or midi dresses with sheer inserts) fall under the $300 range, with many priced under $200. — Kristen Bateman, Allure, "12 Best Places to Shop for Affordable Wedding Dresses," 4 May 2018 The bulky devices attach to the inside of an elevator’s swing door and fill the additional space, like a foam insert in a box. — Washington Post, "Home elevators have killed and injured kids for decades. Safety regulators won’t order a simple fix.," 18 July 2019 But first, [insert streaming service] and chill: A new month means new TV shows and movies available to stream on Netflix and elsewhere. — Ashley Shaffer, USA TODAY, "The 15-year-old who beat Venus Williams at Wimbledon 🎾," 1 July 2019 Before recommending joint replacement, doctors often tell patients to try exercise, physical therapy, weight loss, supportive shoe inserts or steroid injections, Garlich said. — STAT, "Employers are steering workers toward a controversial stem cell therapy," 20 June 2019 Before recommending joint replacement, doctors often tell patients to try exercise, physical therapy, weight loss, supportive shoe inserts or steroid injections, Garlich says. — Time, "Employers Are Steering Workers Toward Controversial Stem Cell Therapies," 19 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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