INTERLACE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

interlace

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈlās

Definition of interlace

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another interlaced strands of her hair for a new look

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as in to combine

to scatter or set here and there among other things interlaced jokes between the serious passages in the speech

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as in to knot

to twist together into a usually confused mass I've interlaced the cables on my audio-video system so confusingly that I've no idea what connects what

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Recent Examples of interlace Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 Sateen is a cotton fabric in a satin weave structure where the warps and wefts interlace at irregular intervals as compared to plain weave, Glusica explains. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 Perhaps the most egregious example was a video posted by the White House that interlaced videos of bombings with clips from Wii Sports games set to cheerful music. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 28 Mar. 2026 All were active in Los Angeles — Williams, for instance, was a pivotal designer on the LAX Theme Building — and Smith interlaces decorative flourishes in varying styles that twist around one another to work up the Legacy Tower’s pointed spheres. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interlace

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Elaine unravels that mystery, weaving together the way insurance companies’ coverage decisions have shaped how these medicines are used.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Intricate leather weaves reinterpreted the brand’s classic bags and shoes, while denim, crystal embroidery and ostrich-effect materials added pizzazz to the lineup.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of weave

Verb

The property combines centuries of history with chic interiors, excellent service, and an unbeatable location, mere steps away from Zurich’s central hub and iconic shops.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The hub can combine readings from multiple implants and coordinate therapeutic responses from devices elsewhere in the body.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of combine

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The match entered the break knotted at 1-1 before the two sides traded goals just six minutes into the second half.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Mestemaker overcame an interception on Oklahoma State's first drive of the third quarter by throwing passes of 27 and 40 yards on the Cowboys' next drive to set up his 4-yard scoring toss to Terrence Lewis to knot the score at 21.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of knot

Verb

Inside, mannequins dressed in different looks from the collection were interspersed around the bookstore’s 7,000-square-foot space.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Although the first stretch and Mirren’s presence might lead you to expect a character study, the film soon moves into the other storylines, interspersed with Edward’s visit to the author.

— Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of intersperse

Verb

Getting tangled up in antlers isn't my idea of an enjoyable afternoon.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Pawlikowski’s mother and father, also named Zula and Wiktor, whose unmanageable love had kept them tangled and disentangled for decades, took their own lives in 1989, as the Cold War that had cast its chill upon their time was beginning to thaw.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tangle

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Running through March 27, the show explores a range of cultural, social, and economic messaging inserted in the genre through 52 artworks ranging from the 1970s to present day.

— Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That's a quasi-surgical procedure in which a plastic tube is inserted in the chest, groin, or neck.

— Catherine Sweeney, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of insert

Verb

Migration and crime Immigration has become increasingly intertwined in Ireland's political debate with concerns over housing, crime and rapidly changing demographics in a country that was drastically more homogeneous a generation ago.

— Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
From there, relationships between characters from different generations intertwine as each one faces their own decisions.

— Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of intertwine

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