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as in to weave
to scatter or set here and there among other things
for variety, intersperse some photos among the other decorations on the wall
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as in to insert
to put among or between others
intersperses some fascinating factoids about wine between his profiles of the nation's leading wineries
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Recent Examples of intersperse
Farmers also plant coffee interspersed with food crops in a practice called agroforestry.
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Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Family photographs are interspersed into the pages of the books.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
For the more than four decades that followed, Redford's acting career volleyed between prestige pictures (The Candidate, Best Picture winner Out of Africa) and popular entertainment (The Sting, Indecent Proposal), interspersed with his fair share of misfires (An Unfinished life, Lions for Lambs).
—Christine Spines, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead, scenes of life at the nunnery are interspersed with childhood memories, usually involving her mother assisting people in need or her classmates mistreating vulnerable children.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Family photographs are interspersed into the pages of the books.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
For the more than four decades that followed, Redford's acting career volleyed between prestige pictures (The Candidate, Best Picture winner Out of Africa) and popular entertainment (The Sting, Indecent Proposal), interspersed with his fair share of misfires (An Unfinished life, Lions for Lambs).
—Christine Spines, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead, scenes of life at the nunnery are interspersed with childhood memories, usually involving her mother assisting people in need or her classmates mistreating vulnerable children.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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Woods weave through saffron, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and an incense-like haze, while a touch of papyrus adds an earthy edge.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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From there, production cycles and Musical Theatre tracks invite students to weave together singing, acting, and movement in dynamic public performances.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Yurachek said Arkansas athletes have combined for $500,000 in NIL deals in the NIL Go system and their $15,000 agreement average nearly triples the country’s $5,800 average.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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By 2035, more young people will enter the African workforce annually than in the rest of the world combined.—
Emeka Ajene,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yeah Yeahs as they were introduced, setting up a campy whodunit with a 1980s look.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The change seems to set back even further Stockdale’s original vision to introduce new jobs, boost attractions and break open a fortress-like property that has divided downtown communities.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The team says mixing different types of halide perovskites can mitigate this issue, but a deeper knowledge of these constituent materials is essential for optimal control.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Take your pick from vibrant and neutral colorways of this best seller, which is equipped with a dishwasher-safe stainless-steel bowl that’s big enough to mix up to nine dozen cookies’ worth of dough at a time.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some TikTok content creators shared iron-rich recipes incorporating foods like kidney beans, carrots, bell peppers, and ground beef to maximize iron absorption.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Small changes, such as taking short active breaks or incorporating stretching exercises, can make a significant difference.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of about six weeks, people with naturally wavy hair tried everything from hair masks and curl creams to salt and texturizing sprays in their everyday routines, taking notes on ease of use, styling results, longevity, and any bonuses like great scent.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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In his Kurdish-majority town (equidistant from large cities Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır, also with large Kurdish populations), Eyüp works at a tomato harvesting farm, gathering and salting heaps of the crimson fruit under the baking sun.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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