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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
The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
And to interlace Korean pop music sensibility and Rose committed to it.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Rub between each finger by interlacing your fingers and scrubbing with soap and water.4
Your fingernails can also harbor dirt and bacteria, so take a moment to scrub under them.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
The reconnection of Jada (Kara Young) and Dallas (Biko Eisen-Martin) is interlaced with scenes of their relationship’s defining moments, much as their heated dialogue is punctuated by tender asides.
—The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
And to interlace Korean pop music sensibility and Rose committed to it.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Rub between each finger by interlacing your fingers and scrubbing with soap and water.4
Your fingernails can also harbor dirt and bacteria, so take a moment to scrub under them.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
The reconnection of Jada (Kara Young) and Dallas (Biko Eisen-Martin) is interlaced with scenes of their relationship’s defining moments, much as their heated dialogue is punctuated by tender asides.
—The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlace
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This red could not be more luscious, with ribbons of bright strawberry woven through the darker auburn base, catching the light from all those flashing cameras.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dosunmu spent most of his night chasing Curry around the perimeter, weaving his way through a tumult of screens in his attempt to slow Curry down.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The major streamer will combine the Lionsgate movie and TV titles with those from Amazon MGM Studios and its other Hollywood partners.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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And after Conal Mulkerrin scored late in the second period to knot the score again, the Harbormen held Archbishop Williams off until Mulkerrin dished a highlight-reel pass to McKenna on the power play for a 4-3 lead with 43 seconds left in the frame.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Dec. 2024
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Richardson did his part, too, rushing for a career-high 70 yards on just nine carries, highlighted by a 5-yard TD that knotted the score at 7-7 early in the second quarter.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The conversational nature of LLM data—often interspersed with personal or confidential information—adds layers of complexity for compliance.—
Mandar Khoje,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The question is in reference to Shapiro’s viral YouTube review of Wicked — 19 solid minutes of him gushing about the film interspersed with minor gripes about orchestration and Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda the Good Witch.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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And despite having never met, Carter and King would spend more than half a century tangled in a dance that would forever shape the legacy of the other.—
Katherine Fung,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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With app control, voice assistant compatibility, and a multi-directional, all-rubber brush that resists tangling, the Q5 Pro is built to ensures a thorough and seamless cleaning experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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Despite his lack of direct attention to the game, Trump clearly found a way to insert himself into the conversation, using the Chiefs' victory as a backdrop for promoting his political brand and ruffling feathers with his omission of the Eagles' impressive win.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Option 2: If option 1 fails or the tire isn’t tubeless, insert an inner tube to get you home.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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The dancers highlighted the garments’ opulent textures, crisp lines, and relaxed, airy silhouettes through movement, reaffirming the new collection’s embrace of lightness intertwined with impeccable craftsmanship.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The nose features right citrus aromas, predominantly orange and lemon zest, intertwined with juniper and coriander herbal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Not unlike how Vancouver looked late against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, Edmonton ran out of gas as Vancouver salted this one away.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Generously salt the water and add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions (the pasta should be fully cooked and soft, not al dente).—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Interlace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlace. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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