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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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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
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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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Karl Mayer’s new Textile Innovation Center in Obertshausen, Germany, is designed around that idea, combining textile development, testing and training under one roof.
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The advantage of combining the antibodies became clear when the viruses were repeatedly exposed to treatment.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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