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as in weaved
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 inserted
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 interspersed
These bricks consist of certain compounds that are electrically conductive interspersed with others that provide insulation to contain the heat.
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Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
The streaming service still has heavily leaned on other music icons, with performances from Mariah Carey and Beyoncé interspersed in its two-game slate.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
However, the actual universe is far more complex, with galaxies organized into a cosmic web of filaments and clusters, interspersed with vast empty voids.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
These patterns of boom and bust, where unusually heavy rainfall is interspersed among periods of acute drought, are a notable effect of climate change.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
An elaborate and sparkling 18k gold and platinum bib necklace by Oscar Heyman set with yellow, brown and orange-tint diamonds of various shape and sizes, interspersed with square-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 150 carats has an estimate of $100,000 - $150,000.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The footage of his interrogation is interspersed with police interviews with wealthy associates, including Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who complain of the prime minister and his wife demanding expensive gifts.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Rosemary can be used in a stand-alone herb garden, interspersed with other perennials and shrubs or used as a low growing evergreen hedge.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Those visiting the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights this year can enjoy the spectacle of 5 million LED lights, Fiona the Hippo fairies interspersed throughout the display, rides on the North Polar Express Train and more.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
The streaming service still has heavily leaned on other music icons, with performances from Mariah Carey and Beyoncé interspersed in its two-game slate.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
However, the actual universe is far more complex, with galaxies organized into a cosmic web of filaments and clusters, interspersed with vast empty voids.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
These patterns of boom and bust, where unusually heavy rainfall is interspersed among periods of acute drought, are a notable effect of climate change.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
An elaborate and sparkling 18k gold and platinum bib necklace by Oscar Heyman set with yellow, brown and orange-tint diamonds of various shape and sizes, interspersed with square-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 150 carats has an estimate of $100,000 - $150,000.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The footage of his interrogation is interspersed with police interviews with wealthy associates, including Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who complain of the prime minister and his wife demanding expensive gifts.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Rosemary can be used in a stand-alone herb garden, interspersed with other perennials and shrubs or used as a low growing evergreen hedge.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Those visiting the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights this year can enjoy the spectacle of 5 million LED lights, Fiona the Hippo fairies interspersed throughout the display, rides on the North Polar Express Train and more.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Interspersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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