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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
Recently, his feed has been interspersed with sponsored brand obligations.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The 69-year-old Merz—a man who has interspersed politics with boardroom life as Chairman of the German arm of Blackrock, the investment house—is keen not to waste time.
—John Kampfner, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
And the interactions, or lack thereof, between the man and woman are interspersed with dog and nature scenes and interludes with voice-overs that seem to transport the viewer to the past or different locations.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Tropical plants and sculptures are interspersed throughout the property, which runs along Biscayne Bay.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The 69-year-old Merz—a man who has interspersed politics with boardroom life as Chairman of the German arm of Blackrock, the investment house—is keen not to waste time.
—John Kampfner, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
And the interactions, or lack thereof, between the man and woman are interspersed with dog and nature scenes and interludes with voice-overs that seem to transport the viewer to the past or different locations.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Tropical plants and sculptures are interspersed throughout the property, which runs along Biscayne Bay.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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Rattan is fabricated into furniture using rattan poles or by weaving thinner strips of rattan cane into wicker styles, like the banquette in this coastal kitchen by designer Marina Hanisch.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Our biases are woven into the very fabric of our existence, shaped by our experiences, cultures and societal norms.—
Mani Padisetti,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Digging around a root ball roughly 45 feet in diameter began on June 1, followed by an operation to insert large inflatable airbags underneath.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Now, with some digital magic, Hamilton has inserted himself (and pal Edward Norton) into a key scene with the Ferrari and the Ferris Bueller cast.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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That pushed the company’s market capitalization to $162 billion, which is more than that of Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen AG combined.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rather, people combine the products, techniques, and strategies that work for them.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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This introduces a new layer of compliance, requiring businesses to balance efficiency with fairness in hiring decisions.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, there’s no cocktail a central banker hates more than high unemployment mixed with high inflation.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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And Jack Smith using the power of government, incorporating these law firms, in my - in my view, were trying to disrupt and take down the Republican nominee for president.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The city was officially incorporated in May 1925 when the population was about 5,000 and farming was a key highlight.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
16 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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My poor attempt at ice skating was overshadowed by the festive music that could be heard from a block away, and the fairy lights threaded around the perimeter of the average-sized rink.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Running a business is like threading a needle while blindfolded.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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