INTERCALATES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intercalates

verb

present tense third-person singular of intercalate

as in inserts

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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Instead of putting bourbon into a new set of barrels, the distillery inserts 10 virgin French oak staves that have been seared into cask-strength Maker’s, and lets the whiskey age for a little more than two months in its cool limestone cellars.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
When introduced into another cell, the gene produces a protein that inserts into the cell membrane.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

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But the July 2026 opening of Wahous Wilderness Lodge in secluded Quait Bay introduces a different kind of high-end stay.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
In the latter case, there may be an opportunity for the founder to continue contributing knowledge and relationships while the buyer introduces additional resources and management expertise.

— Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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