interspersed

past tense of intersperse

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Recent Examples of interspersed Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The 62-year-old Payton’s mind rarely works linearly, his thoughts akin to a script from a Christopher Nolan movie, interspersed with flashbacks. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 For a memorable performance in 2003, Carnegie placed part of the audience on the stage and interspersed the rest with the musicians on a platform erected above the orchestra seats. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 The garland-style crown features diamonds shaped into tulips and stars, interspersed with continuous running scrolls, and was originally gifted to Diana’s grandmother, Lady Cynthia Hamilton, on her wedding day in 1919. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Nora’s story about Medusa is interspersed with Jane and Oliver making moves in the bedroom. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026 In recent years, Underdog has interspersed player news posts with occasional game highlights and jokes that often see high engagement rates. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns. Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Moments of great power are interspersed with long expository stretches of clangor and connivance. Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersed
Verb
  • As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sodas can be mixed with different syrups and creamers; for example, Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and coconut cream.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the ninth inning, the Royals inserted Tyler Tolbert to pinch-hit for him against Twins reliever Jack Anderson.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • That distinction — embedded rather than inserted — is why the format is being marketed as clinical-adjacent without the downtime or bleeding of an in-office treatment.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until just combined; stir in pecans.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Jase Bowen hit his first major league homer, Ty France drove in three runs and three San Diego Padres pitchers combined on a two-hitter Friday night in a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The 60-year-old Berg, who will divest his ownership interest in LAFC, will be officially introduced on Tuesday at MLS headquarters in New York.
    Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The March 2025 law introduced a two-generation limit, cutting out his siblings.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • What unites them is the method, in which small pieces of marinated protein are threaded onto skewers and grilled over hot charcoal, where the smoke and intense heat create deeply flavorful, succulent, crispy bites.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Hernández went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, demonstrated zone awareness while drawing two walks, and made the play of the night, ranging far into foul ground after gloving a ground ball that threaded the chalk line.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The backstory The hotel is named after Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá, who, along with Franciscan missionary Father Junípero Serra, incorporated the city of Monterey in 1770.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • After these properties were seized, they were then incorporated into the real estate portfolio of the regime or sold off adding much more wealth and income for the regime.
    Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • At lunch, a stellar choice is the thali, a sampler platter of savory and balanced vegetarian, chicken, or goat curries, with lentils, rice, vegetables, and chutneys, all seasoned and salted just right.
    Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, there’s salted caramel in it, but that’s contrasted with frankincense, sandalwood, and cypriol to avoid the scent becoming confectionary.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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