Synonyms of intersperse

intersperse

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈspərs 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weave
• combine
• insert
• mix
• incorporate
• salt
• thread
• interweave
• interlace
• integrate
• blend
• alternate
• mingle
• merge
• intermingle
• juxtapose
• wreathe
• embody
• lace
• amalgamate
• assimilate
• commingle
• fuse

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insert
• introduce
• inject
• interject
• add
• interpolate
• fit (in or into)
• interpose
• sandwich (in or between)
• intercalate
• weave
• work in
• insinuate
• edge in
• install
• cut in
• inset
• append
• attach
• cram
• thrust
• shove
• wedge
• interline
• interfile
• inlay
• lard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• eliminate
• extract
• exclude
• withdraw
• deduct
• subtract
• expel
• eject
• detach
• reject

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intersperse

The nearly 289,000-acre forest is interspersed with private property, farms, communities and roads, creating a patchwork of public and private lands across southern Illinois. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Inside, mannequins dressed in different looks from the collection were interspersed around the bookstore’s 7,000-square-foot space. — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Although the first stretch and Mirren’s presence might lead you to expect a character study, the film soon moves into the other storylines, interspersed with Edward’s visit to the author. — Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Named after colorful French traditional candies, Les Berlingots designs, all one-of-a-kind, combine beads interspersed with brass rings set with rhinestones. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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