intercalated

verb

past tense of intercalate
as in inserted
to put among or between others between the recipes for hearty peasant dishes, the author intercalates fond reminiscences of her year in the French countryside

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  1. inserted
  2. interspersed
  3. introduced
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  • Cleveland and Miami are both reportedly courting a James reunion, while Philadelphia, Minneapolis and San Francisco inserted themselves as strong contenders.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Despite spending nearly a week in the hospital — where physicians also inserted a balloon pump to help his heart recover after surgery — doctors couldn’t determine why an otherwise healthy 36-year-old had suffered such a catastrophic heart attack.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of inserted
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  • Monolithic gray counters and softened architectural forms are interspersed with furniture and lighting from Yakusha’s Faina collection.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • The overall aesthetic is simplistic and filled with natural light, with a tasteful (never cluttered) array of antiques and more modern furniture pieces interspersed throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of interspersed
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  • Private owners had already introduced debt, taken substantial proceeds, and prepared an offering that would leave control concentrated even after the shares began trading.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The prospective buyer, Pulte Homes Group, a residential construction company, introduced a preliminary review to the Village Board in May.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of introduced
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