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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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
Davidtz is excited for audiences to connect with Fuller's story, interlaced with the bits of her own.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 July 2025
Links come out already interlaced, with a precision and time frame impossible to achieve with human hands, who were already busy enough setting the 2,752 diamonds the design also called for.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Participants, now paired up, gripped hands with their partners, fingers interlaced, gazing into one another’s eyes.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Chest opener Stand upright and bring your hands behind your back, fingers interlaced.
—Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 20 May 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 July 2025
Links come out already interlaced, with a precision and time frame impossible to achieve with human hands, who were already busy enough setting the 2,752 diamonds the design also called for.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Participants, now paired up, gripped hands with their partners, fingers interlaced, gazing into one another’s eyes.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Chest opener Stand upright and bring your hands behind your back, fingers interlaced.
—Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlace
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Those numbers show just how dangerous unsafe driving can be, from weaving through traffic to tailgating or driving under the influence.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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An Arthurian theme is at play in the novel, and Hill weaves in a grand love story as well.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Current Increment 1 systems from Leonardo DRS and General Dynamics Land Systems already combine Stinger missiles and 30mm cannons on Stryker vehicles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers aims to be a contemporary equivalent, bringing together designers and more than 150 artisans to combine tradition and sustainable innovation.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Teoscar Hernández opened the scoring for LA with a solo shot in the top of the second inning to knot the game up at 1-1 before Andy Pages gave the Dodgers the lead for good one out later with an RBI double, scoring Enrique Hernández.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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But despite the rally to knot the score, the Wild got way too leaky defensively.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Several other awards were also handed out at the ceremony, which was interspersed with a concert by the Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Dirk Brossé.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Politico counted 251 instances of derogatory insults in the group chat, interspersed with logistical conversations about social media strategies and collecting votes.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Suncast resin hose hideaway prevents cracking, tangling and freezing as temperatures drop.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, the net-illuminating gear is also highly effective at preventing sea turtles from getting tangled in the gillnets.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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Having a large needle inserted into my spine for 20 minutes in order to collect enough cerebrospinal fluid was terrifying.—
Michelle Maves,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, the real ineptitude occurs a little earlier when River interprets a fight that Gimball has with Jaffrey’s chief of staff, Tyson Bowman (Abraham Popoola), as a physical attack and inserts himself into the scene, setting off this tragicomic series of events.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Between last February’s Luka Dončić trade and Kidd’s coaching staff mirroring Vogel’s in 2020, the two franchises are tightly intertwined.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its clothing doesn’t come cheap — a nylon tunnel down hooded jacket costs $1,075 — but its investment in material innovation and appreciation of (and ability to intertwine with) modern culture has contributed to its enduring popularity.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Into a large bowl, sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt through a sieve and set aside.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to vodka and gin, Bogue Sound Distillery is renowned for unique whiskey flavors, such as peanut butter and salted caramel.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Interlace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlace. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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