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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
interlaced strands of her hair for a new look
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as in to combine
to scatter or set here and there among other things
interlaced jokes between the serious passages in the speech
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
I've interlaced the cables on my audio-video system so confusingly that I've no idea what connects what
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Recent Examples of interlace
When Shauna emerges from her stall, keys interlaced protectively in her fingers, a phone starts to ring.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
The simmer mellows the vinegar and soy sauce into a sauce interlaced with pepper, garlic and something herbal but not immediately traceable — that’s the bay leaves.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
There are so many ads interlaced with the public content on Snapchat that it is mostly used as a private messaging platform for teens and their friends.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
The book is interlaced with distinctive hybrid-style Vietnamese and New Orleans recipes, attributed to Nguyen’s background.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
The simmer mellows the vinegar and soy sauce into a sauce interlaced with pepper, garlic and something herbal but not immediately traceable — that’s the bay leaves.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
There are so many ads interlaced with the public content on Snapchat that it is mostly used as a private messaging platform for teens and their friends.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
The book is interlaced with distinctive hybrid-style Vietnamese and New Orleans recipes, attributed to Nguyen’s background.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlace
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Drone warfare has been revolutionized by the war in Ukraine, and all global militaries are looking for new ways to weave drones into their armed forces for a variety of roles, including reconnaissance and carrying out strikes.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The space has been meticulously reimagined by the design firm Post Company, which has woven together a tapestry of textures and materials to create a setting that feels intimate and transportive.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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At least half of the Yankees’ regular lineup is using them as Jazz Chisholm Jr, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells combined for nine of the 15 homers.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The recipe is really quite simple—cream cheese combined with sour cream, grated cucumber, fresh herbs, and a little salt and pepper.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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If yes, instead of knotting your bandana headband below your hairline, tie the ends in the back so the top of your head is fully covered with the rest of the kerchief.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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After Miami led by as much as 11 points in the first half, Brooklyn caught up in the third quarter, knotting the game at 61 about halfway through the third quarter.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Plus, because of the wet look the pair have struck on, her color looks darker, too—interspersed with golden flecks and darker, acorn tones.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today pockets of retail are interspersed with new apartment complexes, riverfront parks and single-family homes.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But when he gets tangled up in a high-stakes money laundering scandal, his family’s entire legacy is at risk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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They can be installed at more ergonomic heights than a range, which requires bending over to insert or retrieve items from oven cavities.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The wok even features a detachable wooden handle (which doesn’t get hot and can be removed when inserting into the oven).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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Outside of the story, the protagonist’s anger is intertwined with the game mechanically.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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This processing power and speed are intertwined with quantum computers’ ability to calculate countless outcomes at once.—
Dr. Tal Patalon, MD, LLB,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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As my friends grew up and started building their own pantries, many of them also made kosher salt their default.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Interlace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlace. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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