interlace

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈlās How to pronounce interlace (audio)
Definition of interlacenext
1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another interlaced strands of her hair for a new look

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2
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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3
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 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 Francella shape-shifts in the film from international film director to street dollar-seller to billionaire, the portraits interlacing into a brisk mosaic of contemporary Argentina. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interlace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlace
  1. weave
  2. combine
  3. knot
  4. intersperse
  5. tangle
  6. insert
  7. intertwine
  8. salt
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  • Under the supervision of a local artisan, guests sit cross-legged on a carpet beneath a large tree and weave their own small version of the bed.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The superintendent served as master of ceremonies, with performers weaving around him, cameos by celebrities, and slide projections and film sequences appearing on cue to supplement his applause and laugh lines.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of weave
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  • The heat, the humidity, and the mile-high altitude of Mexico City would combine to create a tournament of bad football.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Ease on the power (there are five levels of assist), and the ride improves as the pedals combine with the rear hub, which is nearly silent at lower settings and emits only a slight whir at full power.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of combine
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  • Wear it as a top like this guest, tie it around your head on second-day hair, or knot it at your waist to breathe new life into a simple outfit.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • This dress — also in the vibrant red associated with the World Cup champions’ jerseys — had a V-neck, short sleeves and a self-tie belt knotted at the hip, with a fuller skirt that opened at the front.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of knot
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  • Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns.
    — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Moments of great power are interspersed with long expository stretches of clangor and connivance.
    — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
Definition of intersperse
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  • Each strand is like a beautiful clump of calligraphy all tangled up in itself, as captivating and lonely as any earthwork.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • But naturally, Ohtani’s health is tangled up in all those answers.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of tangle
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  • The goal is to insert genes from Asian chestnuts, or modify American chestnut genes to act more like those in Asian chestnuts.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • Redemption cards for each will be randomly inserted in packs.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of insert
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  • Dealers finding clients to support acquisitions represent just one more way that the commercial and institutional worlds are intertwined.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
  • The two are coming from relatively intertwined but often separated industries.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of intertwine
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  • Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Snooz currently comes in three flavors, including vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel, according to the brand.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
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