inserted; inserting; inserts
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
inserter
noun
: something that is inserted
especially
: written or printed material inserted (as between the leaves of a book)
Synonyms
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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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
The wine case inserts—designed to cushion Silver Oak bottles in transit—are manufactured from recycled, non-toxic foam in Wisconsin.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
Testers appreciated the Venture’s neutral profile, which transitions from zero-camber underfoot to a gentle rocker between the inserts, nose, and tail.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Verb
After making a centimeter-long incision under the chin and, in some cases, two additional poke holes, one behind each earlobe, doctors insert a steel cannula to break up and suction out excess fat.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
The wine case inserts—designed to cushion Silver Oak bottles in transit—are manufactured from recycled, non-toxic foam in Wisconsin.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
In addition to evoking punk inclinations, this footwear option is designed with Moncler’s logo at the toe, elastic inserts at the front, and a rubber lug sole.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
Testers appreciated the Venture’s neutral profile, which transitions from zero-camber underfoot to a gentle rocker between the inserts, nose, and tail.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Insert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insert. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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insert
1 of 2 verb
in·sert
in-ˈsərt 
1
: to put or place in
inserted the key in the lock
insert a word in a sentence
2
: to set in and make fast
insert the tab into the slot
inserter
noun
insert
2 of 2 noun
in·sert
ˈin-ˌsərt
: something that is or is meant to be inserted
especially
: printed sheets inserted (as in a newspaper)
Medical Definition
insert
intransitive verb
in·sert
in-ˈsərt
of a muscle
: to be in attachment to the part to be moved
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