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as in to weave
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 to insert
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 intersperse
Bechdel shares dreams, therapy sessions, and photographs of herself as a baby interspersed with blocks of text by psychoanalytic theorists such as Donald Winnicott and Jacques Lacan, with relevant passages highlighted.
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Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
The tone—equal parts awestruck and self-justifying—can wear thin, especially when interspersed with name-drops and personal triumphs that lack deeper introspection.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Unsurprisingly, signs of surgery and autopsy are seen among the bones and are interspersed with traces of other treatments, too.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
That said, with the greater variety of attractions comes more tourist traps interspersed with quality establishments.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
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Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
The tone—equal parts awestruck and self-justifying—can wear thin, especially when interspersed with name-drops and personal triumphs that lack deeper introspection.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Unsurprisingly, signs of surgery and autopsy are seen among the bones and are interspersed with traces of other treatments, too.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
That said, with the greater variety of attractions comes more tourist traps interspersed with quality establishments.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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The deeper issue is the steady, often unnoticed disruption of noise woven into every part of life, at home, work, and our social environments.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Foundation’s long-term roadmap weaves three strands—education, technology, and policy—into a single braid of change.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until tomatoes burst and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thighs registers 165°F, about 45 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This might happen, for instance, if there is any bacteria on syringe needles inserted into a vial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 June 2025
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The partnership combines Studio Azuki’s production capabilities with Westbrook’s deep Hollywood network and expertise in global entertainment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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According to the lawsuit, Thomas was introduced by women's swimming head coach Mike Schnur to the women's swimmers during a team meeting in Fall 2019 as their incoming teammate.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite introducing the modern world to Nintendo games with 1981’s arcade classic, the great ape was quickly sidelined in favor of making Mario a star.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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So be sure to incorporate these treatment options into your regimen.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The city of Charlotte is moving forward with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s plan to incorporate drones into local policing.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Followed by the dry ingredients (the flour, baking powder, and salt you whisked together earlier).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Making kimchi starts with salting vegetables to draw out moisture, then seasoning them and packing them into airtight jars or containers.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
11 June 2025
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The Senate begins its marathon debate about President Donald Trump's package of legislative priorities as Republicans try to thread the needle for tax cuts, Medicaid reforms and border security funding with a narrow majority.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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While the jumps across genre and time periods felt somewhat stuttered and inconsistent throughout the night, that theme of empowerment managed to thread things together, if a little precariously.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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