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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
Giant images, graphics and weird videos were interspersed with live footage, adding to the dynamic light show.
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
His journey of discovery is also interspersed with complicated romances and painful sacrifices.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The sessions between counselor and student are interspersed with interviews of the teens at home, with their families or even hustling on their way to a job.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Rectilinear concrete panels interspersed with large glass panes are used for the storefront.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
His journey of discovery is also interspersed with complicated romances and painful sacrifices.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The sessions between counselor and student are interspersed with interviews of the teens at home, with their families or even hustling on their way to a job.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Rectilinear concrete panels interspersed with large glass panes are used for the storefront.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Grid fleece weaves in about 5 percent elastane (aka Spandex) in a grid-like pattern (hence the name).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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No ancient dire wolf genes themselves were directly inserted into the genome, however.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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But inserting yourself, even with unspoken opinions, is going to lead to hard feelings.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To that end, the show creators introduced Catherine O’Hara as Joel’s therapist Gail in the first episode of Season 2.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Narrated by Brendan Fraser, the stunning feature film introduces Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who’s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Key News Asia ended a volatile week mixed as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India outperformed, and Japan and Singapore were off.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The future of design incorporates old items, antiques, mixing them with new pieces and expanding palettes.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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By utilizing a design approach that incorporates societal and cultural themes, McNeil’s projects are a beautiful medley of soulful modern interiors.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Warriors, who were a perfect 28-of-28 on free throws, salted the game away at the line.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget sausage, which is just ground pork, beef or other meat that’s been salted and highly seasoned — which is to say, highly flavorful with no extra work from you.—
Emily Weinstein,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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In this dynamic, standout firms will be able to thread that very difficult needle: positioning the company for a long-term future while generating short-term returns.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, creator Bruce Miller teases that audiences might very well be fed up with Nick by the end of this season but, with any luck, the writers have been able to thread that needle to keep Nick in the hearts of both June and the viewers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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