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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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The poem tells the story of the seduction of a sixteen-year-old girl by the watermonster, a mythical figure, weaving together themes of place, identity, trauma, and transformation.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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The mopeds and similar modes of transportation have become notorious in Boston, often weaving through traffic and lining up outside of popular takeout spots.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The docking procedure The mating started with the male octopus extending his hectocotylus through the barrier’s opening, maneuvering it toward the female, touching her skin first and then inserting the appendage deep within her mantle.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is on the first floor of McIntire’s home.—
Allen G. Breed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, in a February report, Nvidia said incorporating more than 20,000 hours of first-person videos into robot training improved the success rate of tasks like rolling T-shirts, sorting playing cards, unscrewing bottle caps and using a syringe, by more than 50%.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Interspersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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