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as in weaving
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 inserting
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 interspersing
The final touch, though, was interspersing Robert’s memories into his joyous, climactic plane ride.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Heat 2 serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the film, interspersing storylines from earlier in the characters' careers (circa 1988) with the events that followed the 1995 film.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Heat 2 serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the film, interspersing storylines from earlier in the characters' careers (circa 1988) with the events that followed the 1995 film.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersing
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There’s a common arachnid called the orb-weaving spider native to Illinois and other Midwestern states that has the falcon beat.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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After securing her drink, the Euphoria star, sporting her signature bob and an emerald green cardigan, could be seen weaving through the crowd, eventually settling at a table with fashion editor Ella O'Keeffe and friends.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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With the help of the architecture firm Gensler and the design company Blueprint Studios, Live Nation is studying the possibility of inserting a second large, but more manageable, 5,000-person venue underground.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some people—in fear of being accused of using AI—are purposely inserting grammatical errors or typos to make their prose look more human, experts say.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend introducing fiber slowly, as for some people, adding too much right away can cause cramping, bloating and constipation.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is introducing a bill that would ban selling booze to repeat DUI offenders.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This particular piece puts an extreme spin on the classic 1960s race watch, incorporating a skeletonised dial, a hefty 44 mm case in titanium and rose gold, and both a chronograph and tourbillon.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interspersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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