INJECTED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

injected

verb

past tense of inject

as in inserted

to put among or between others injected one more comment into the body of the text

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Recent Examples of injected What’s Happening Researchers are continuing to redesign peptides, the short chains of amino acids the body uses to signal, build muscle and regulate the immune system, so they can be swallowed rather than injected. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 While the artificial intelligence infrastructure investment boom and energy shocks have injected fresh short term uncertainties into the inflation outlook, the broader US economy is not overheating. — CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Instead of a wall switch, there’s a lever next to the faucet and water is injected directly into the disposal along with enzymes that help break down food to protect pipes. — Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The centenary — and the current tie craze — has also injected confidence in the brand’s business prospects. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The rear tailgate skips the paintshop; its black finish is directly injected into the composite during molding. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 Helabusador believes this was the song to cut through after so many years because the artists injected their own styles into it, offering a new take to those familiar with reparto, and a new way in for those hearing it for the first time. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 Last week, Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived after prison officials injected her with two rounds of lethal drugs. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Murakami’s kooky, imaginative aesthetic injected an entirely new spirit into the brand without reducing it to a gimmick. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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As is typical with Porsches, there are five circular gauges on the dash, and the key is inserted on the left.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026
Uncover and continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is puffed and appears dry, and a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Everyone duly introduced, the crew gets to work preparing for the first charter.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
First introduced on Italy’s Canale 5 in 1999, the word game has appeared in more than 10,000 episodes across 12 countries, according to Good Formats.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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