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

Bechtler curator Katia Zavistovski collaborated with South Korean native and contemporary artist Jiha Moon to organize a show drawn from the museum’s collection and interspersed with Moon’s own works. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Myers spoke vaguely about winning and losing, while interspersing clips of Ultimate Fighting Championship interviews with fighters after matches. — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Alice’s revelation is interspersed with her conversation with Catherine. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Wails and moans of grief interspersed the chanting, until the small coffin was lowered into the grave. — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

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