interspersing

present participle of intersperse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of interspersing 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
Verb
  • Chef Xavier Deshayes creates traditional dishes inspired by the region, weaving in produce from local growers and his own personal farm in the Virginia countryside.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The house was so distinctive that Armstrong adapted his script to fit it, weaving in elements like its bowling alley to shape both the narrative and the characters’ world.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels.
    Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
  • That’s why Kurtis MacDermid remained in the lineup on their fourth line, instead of inserting Lycksell.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The color palette felt optimistic yet grounded, mixing natural hues with luminous accents.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The talk show featured O’Brien and sidekick Andy Richter mixing comedy sketches with interviews spanning entertainment, sports, politics and culture.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Throughout the event, the importance of introducing young people to music was emphasized by Smith and his foundation.
    Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The third play shows the Bucs introducing a slight wrinkle to their formation, giving Mayfield and Egbuka a different look.
    Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By combining maneuverability, reusability and speed, Arc could reshape both emergency response and battlefield supply chains.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Baltimore lost both games with backup QB Cooper Rush under center, combining for just 13 total points in losses to the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At the hips, the look billowed with extra movement, incorporating both a wide-leg element and a voluminous skirt.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Routine also supports easier training, as incorporating obedience lessons into daily schedules reinforces learning through consistency.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Interspersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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