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as in mixed
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 inserted
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 interspersed
The latest sports/bombing videos were similar to one that featured clips of movies and TV shows interspersed with actual war video.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Another video, posted by the White House on Wednesday, interspersed footage from war video games with real footage from the strikes in Iran.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rather, it is interspersed with expressions of social identity, entertainment and peer interaction.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Several small insects were inside and interspersed with rice in the bulk bin.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu guides me from a pitch-black hallway into an open space, where beams of light and smoke, interspersed with sounds from the streets of Mexico City, create a vortex into a unique cinematic experience.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
The opposite wall of the store features long shelves with Glassman’s collection of vintage glass, decorative dishes and bowls, interspersed with new merchandise.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Another video, posted by the White House on Wednesday, interspersed footage from war video games with real footage from the strikes in Iran.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rather, it is interspersed with expressions of social identity, entertainment and peer interaction.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Several small insects were inside and interspersed with rice in the bulk bin.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu guides me from a pitch-black hallway into an open space, where beams of light and smoke, interspersed with sounds from the streets of Mexico City, create a vortex into a unique cinematic experience.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
The opposite wall of the store features long shelves with Glassman’s collection of vintage glass, decorative dishes and bowls, interspersed with new merchandise.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersed
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The dough must be mixed by hand or a low-speed mixer, and the rounds must be made without the help of a rolling pin.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Oat Haus Cookie Dough Granola Butter Gluten free and vegan, Oat Haus' Cookie Dough Granola Butter also has chocolate chips mixed in for the perfect sweet treat.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Grenell was appointed interim director of the Kennedy Center in February 2025 after Trump purged the historic venue’s former leadership and inserted himself as chairman of the board.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Without being asked, Sam inserted himself into the recruiting process.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 323 million visits to America’s national parks in 2025 are more than twice the attendance — 135 million — at professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey games combined.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The teams combined to make 10 of their final 12 shots.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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California has introduced the Fans First Act, which restricts resales to 10% above face value, and there’s a similar bill in New York.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Legislation introduced last month would block the work requirements for the undocumented immigrants covered by the state, and would also undo last year’s freeze on new enrollments.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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She was followed by Meredith who wore his monocle threaded on a silver chain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by Isaac’s small trove of treasures—and perhaps their own collecting instincts—Knorr and Coleman threaded a squirrel motif quietly throughout the home, with acorn details appearing in several rooms.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Reznor and Atticus Ross, his longtime collaborator, created a show that incorporated not just a wide range of hits and album tracks, but did so with innovative staging and lighting design.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another example is the award-winning Larkin Center, which incorporated apartments, duplexes and flats within an existing single-family residential neighborhood.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plantain chips, served with a spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce, and salted edamame beans set the tone of the signature tasting menu.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Interspersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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