INTERSPERSES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

intersperses

verb

present tense third-person singular of intersperse

as in weaves

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 inserts

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 intersperses The visual intersperses footage from a trip the pair took to Iceland with clips of their Upstate New York home, a fitting backdrop to Sprague’s spectral vocals and wandering synth arcs. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026 Captured over four back-to-back performances in Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena in July 2025, the nearly two-hour movie intersperses most of her set list with endearing snippets of behind-the-scenes footage from the day leading up to the show. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026 Templeton intersperses these pictures with fragments from her teen diaries. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025 Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 Private property intersperses protected areas. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025

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Verb

This new design weaves the electricity-generating action of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) into the bristles themselves.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
The fantasy film about a woman (Olivia Colman) who weaves a perfect lover (Alexander Skarsgård) out of the titular material is one of the happy box office surprises of Q4 so far.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of weaves

Verb

Instead of putting bourbon into a new set of barrels, the distillery inserts 10 virgin French oak staves that have been seared into cask-strength Maker’s, and lets the whiskey age for a little more than two months in its cool limestone cellars.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
When introduced into another cell, the gene produces a protein that inserts into the cell membrane.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of inserts

Verb

The platform combines solid-state transformers, battery energy storage, as well as smart controls to deliver electricity from the grid to computing equipment.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Icon Cotton Stretch combines comfort, support and timeless design across a range of signature Calvin Klein underwear silhouettes.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of combines

Verb

Next, the Alo Aspen Lace-Up Boot, which also retails for $375, introduces a winter silhouette defined by wraparound laces, a plush, textured upper and a chunky, treaded sole.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The proclamation reiterates the administration's goals with NASA's Artemis program to return American astronauts to the moon by 2028 and eventually sending astronauts to Mars, but introduces no new funding, programs or policy directives.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of introduces

Verb

App control adds another layer of convenience The K70 also incorporates wireless connectivity, allowing cleaning options to be managed through a companion app.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The vehicle also incorporates specialized electronics and systems that support payload delivery and weapon safety.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of incorporates

Verb

Researchers found that the spyware injects its communication component into SpringBoard, a core iPhone system process responsible for the Home Screen and other interface functions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Periodically, Li injects her narrative with commentary set off in long parenthetical asides.

— Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of injects

Verb

Brand now mixes prayer and conspiracy theory on Rumble livestreams, hawking adaptogenic mushroom supercoffee and more.

— Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Inside, the design mixes airy and contemporary touches (gray-blue marble, mosaic floors) with traditional details and, of course, the brand's signature orange.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixes

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