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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
Parts of it are remarkably green, with patchwork fields interspersing the red-brick terraces, and the old industrial landscape reclaimed by nature reserves and parks.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
May 26 sports commentary Hey, Sean Keeler, Kiss every bruise, interspersing my whooped behind.
—
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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Around 30 Maple Park Middle School students spent the last few weeks of the summer term weaving English language arts and STEM skills together to research the international soccer teams with base camps in Kansas City and create animatronics based on their findings.
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Some thirty years after weaving Replica, Schultz set to work on a rug based on the 9040 processor made at the Shiprock plant.
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During the pilot, Figure 02 helped produce more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles by inserting sheet-metal components into welding fixtures.
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ElAttrache performed surgery on McGregor in July 2021, inserting a rod, plates and screws into his left leg after the fighter broke his tibia and fibula during a mixed martial arts bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
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Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
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Reuters reported in 2026 that Meta introduced prescription smart glasses through its Ray-Ban partnership, combining prescription lenses with wearable technology.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
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This included an upgrade to their home office setup, incorporating more storage, and curating an overall cozy vibe on a budget.
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Hargitay also tailored the evening's performance by incorporating a reference to Brunson's recent victory in the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks.
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“Interspersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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