interspersed

past tense of intersperse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of interspersed Footage and audio of Prince performing onstage is interspersed throughout, underscoring the musical legacy Fisher is preparing to take on. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026 The opening ceremony was interspersed with video clips featuring the likes of Aronofsky, Steven Spielberg, Gal Gadot, and Ben Affleck sharing views on AI that ranged from optimistic to paranoid. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026 The ceremony was frequently interspersed with footage of Francis Ford Coppola, Gal Gadot, Christopher Nolan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Steven Spielberg and Ben Affleck who all weighed in on the subject of AI in the entertainment space. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026 Ronaldo's farewell video was of him reading out his retirement announcement, interspersed with clips of him playing for the national team and footage of Portuguese fans. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 Ronaldo’s farewell video was of him reading out his retirement announcement, interspersed with clips of him playing for the national team and footage of Portuguese fans. — Tales Azzoni, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Ternus addressed a crowd of media and analysts, giving a five minute speech interspersed with a few short videos. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 These monologues are interspersed with short lyrics in what initially seems to be the poet’s own voice. — Langdon Hammer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 The electric guitar and Alfaro’s punk beats are a cover for a lot of pain, interspersed with real hope, that Rose worked through. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersed
Verb
  • With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Near-seasonable temperatures with periods of cloud coverage mixed with sunshine are forecast in Central Florida on Sunday.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Bake immediately, about 10 to 14 minutes, or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The agent is doing what it was authorized to do but with the wrong list attached and the wrong offer inserted.
    — Donna Dror, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The teams combined atomic-scale simulations with electron microscopy and experiments to see how changes in the two materials could help meet growing demand for denser data storage as AI use expands.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The teams combined for 1,220 yards of offense — 894 of those before halftime — but a few defensive plays in the fourth quarter were as big as any of the game's 13 plays of at least 30 yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For Van Daalen, the award has also introduced Tapestry to people throughout Lakeville and surrounding communities who may not have known the business existed.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Witnesses and text messages introduced during trial placed Désir at meetings where the plot evolved from a plan to capture Moïse to killing him.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Try one threaded through a pair of relaxed corduroys, finished with a purple barn jacket for an unexpected pop of color.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Thin white straps wrapped around Williams’ ankles, threaded through buckle closures that kept the shoes in place.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The researchers say the cracks can be deliberately incorporated into the coating rather than treated as unwanted defects.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • By late 1967 the NLF clearly had the upper hand and had even forcibly incorporated Hadhramaut into the federation.
    — Manfred W. Wenner All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Pastry lovers can expect croissants, salted caramel brownies, macarons, cheesecakes and éclairs, along with savory bites like quiches and sandwiches.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026
  • They can be salted or unsalted, so read the ingredient label to understand the sodium content.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Interspersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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