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)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 The same groups pushing this measure are also behind Initiative 110, which would restrict certain health care for transgender youth, inserting politicians into private medical decisions that belong with families and their doctors. —Mike Smith, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The issue, in part, is that the energy-efficient seal on these kinds of windows don’t leave much room to throw in a screen insert. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insert
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Verb
With Del Mastro sidelined, veteran forward Sam Lafferty was inserted into the lineup as a defenseman. —CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 The same groups pushing this measure are also behind Initiative 110, which would restrict certain health care for transgender youth, inserting politicians into private medical decisions that belong with families and their doctors. —Mike Smith, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Remove eggs individually with the handles attached to each nonstick cup, or lift the entire insert out with a convenient ring in the center of the insert. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The issue, in part, is that the energy-efficient seal on these kinds of windows don’t leave much room to throw in a screen insert. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insert
Cite this Entry
“Insert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/insert. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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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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