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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
May 26 sports commentary Hey, Sean Keeler, Kiss every bruise, interspersing my whooped behind.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The final touch, though, was interspersing Robert’s memories into his joyous, climactic plane ride.
—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
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The final touch, though, was interspersing Robert’s memories into his joyous, climactic plane ride.
—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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But Harris’ version takes the audience deeper into their lives, weaving in characters with their own plots in the present day and subtly changing the ways in which Sam, Charlie, and Percy’s story plays out.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This intricate style involves sectioning the hair into precise, straight lines and weaving it tightly to create neat, narrow braids.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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And while Wallstedt has quickly become a fan favorite by boldly inserting himself into the conversation for the Calder Trophy, Gustavsson is no step down, per his teammates.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
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The Dolphins also needed to feel comfortable with Biggers’ run defense before inserting him in the rotation ahead of Matthew Butler, who played a lot earlier in the season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 Dec. 2025
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Retailers are introducing changes to protect consumers.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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After previously introducing a controversial roster of potential nominees in its Best New Podcast category, the 2026 Golden Globes voting body opted not to include any divisive political commentators among its fresh competitive bracket.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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An instant coconut cordial is made by combining coconut milk and sugar.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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The carpet in the entrance is bespoke, incorporating colors from a Texas sunset along with cattle brand and longhorn designs.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Dec. 2025
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Lotus also plans to equip its upcoming PHEVs with a 900‑volt high-voltage system, incorporating powertrain components supplied by Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely, Renault, and Aramco.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Interspersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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