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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
The campaign for the film has blurred the lines between fact and fiction to capitalize on the lead stars’ real union: The latest trailer incorporated personal outtakes of Franco and Brie’s love story interspersed with creepy stills from the film.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
As part of a vanity vignette, Elliott can envision small photos of grandparents in silver frames interspersed with perfume and cologne bottles.
—Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
The Korean language is interspersed throughout the duology.
—Elaine U. Cho
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
As part of a vanity vignette, Elliott can envision small photos of grandparents in silver frames interspersed with perfume and cologne bottles.
—Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
The Korean language is interspersed throughout the duology.
—Elaine U. Cho
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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The last time might have been in a regional nightclub in the mid aughts, or weaving through a busy high street.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now, with just a few months’ notice, staff are dismantling a 30-year program carefully woven into the city’s social safety net.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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To use, insert the silicone fasteners, and then insert the needle into a layer of fabric.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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Removing Old Hardware Nash explained that Michaels' recent operation was to remove hardware that was inserted into his lower back over 25 years ago.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Gilbert and Pease realized that this data could be combined with satellite information about light pollution, as well as information about sunrise and sunset times.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those two fires combined and burned more than 19,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Banana prices have been on the rise this year—rising 3.3% in May as the Trump Administration introduced new tariffs.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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The book mixes Walton’s story with other anecdotes to create an easy-to-read guide to identifying the common personality and behavioral traits that signal scam artists.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Knight believes that fire and passion, mixed with top-drawer skills, could help get Providence to the state’s Final Four.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers, Hornets and Charlotte FC all incorporate their own versions of blue in their logos and uniforms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some effective tactics included incorporating zero-calorie sauces into meals and eating high-protein lunches, including chicken breast and ground beef.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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The body, researchers have found, is filled with sensors that feed clues to the brain about how much water or salt an organism needs to consume.—
Dan Samorodnitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
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These roads aren't salted, citing environmental concerns, and they're plowed last after major thoroughfares and their connectors.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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There are ball rolls, drag-backs and sharp-angled passes, all designed to manipulate opposition defenders and thread the ball through the spaces his movement creates.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Simply create a small loop at the end of your wire before threading on beads.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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