If the plug gets dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth before insertion.
Source: tatoeba (2066926)
Insertion
/ɪnˈsɝʃən/
Synonyms for "insertion" (151 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
accessadmissionapogeeasideattitude-control rocketballistic capsulebookingburncapsulecatalogingchroniclingdeep-space shipdockingdocking maneuverearth insertionenlistmentenrollmententeringentranceentree
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (45)
Noun(13 words)
Verb(2 words)
implantinginstall safety features
Related words (75)
interpenetrationinterpolationintroductionintrogressionintrusioninventoryingleakagelemlistinglmlogginglunar excursion modulelunar modulemanned rocketmatriculationmodulemoon shipmultistage rocketobiter dictumorbit
Show 31 more words
parenthesisparking orbitpenetrationpercolationperfusionperigeepostingreceptionrecord keepingrecordationrecordingreentryregisterregistrationregistryremarkretro rocketrocketseepageshuttle rocketside remarksoft landingspace capsulespace dockingspace rocketspacecraftspaceshiptabulationtesseratossing-intransplant
Noun(21 words)
interpolationinterpolationsinterruptintroductionintromissionneedlingpastespastingpiercingplacementplacement depthplantingpocketingsandwichingslottingstuffingstext additiontext insertionthrust intothrust into a role
Show 1 more word
Verb(2 words)
Preposition(1 words)
into the ground
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: access, adding, admission, apodeme, apogee.
- Sentence evidence is available for insertion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "insertion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "insertion"
Keep "insertion" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "insertion" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "insertion", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "insertion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
8 entriescatheter insertioncitation insertionfigure insertionframeshift insertionimplant insertionmorpheme insertionphoneme insertionpoint insertion
Collocations
6 entriesinsertion mutationinsertion pointinsertion sortnucleotide insertionsurgical insertiontext insertion
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Modern obituaries are commonly written before the fact and kept on file for instant insertion when the occasion arises.
Source: tatoeba (2114590)
This is a reaction where charges are transferred by the insertion of ions into a solid host.
Source: tatoeba (5940064)
The sternocleidomastoid is used as a landmark for insertion of a central venous catheter.
Source: tatoeba (8979601)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "insertion"?
Closest matches include access, adding, admission, apodeme, apogee.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "insertion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.