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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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The trail weaves through the coastal waters of Lee County from the Pine Island Sound to Estero Bay, up the Caloosahatchee River and through its tributaries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Produced by Tomás Cortés of Cine Animal and supported by Panama’s Ministry of Culture, the film weaves animation, archival footage and interviews to trace Guardia’s personal journey, fueled by his childhood memories of provocative Panamanian artist Julio Zachrisson’s odd yet captivating artworks.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Water enemas: For this treatment, your healthcare provider gently inserts water into your colon to soften and release hard or stuck stool.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
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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Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, has introduced legislation that would make overpayments from more than ten years ago no longer recoverable by the SSA.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Programs like the University of Chicago’s Policing Leadership Academy develop leaders and introduce them to strategies to implement organizational change and use data to inform decision making.—
Kenneth E. Corey,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 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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Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then.—
Thalía Henao,
Allure,
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
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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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Because sports betting operates in a unique environment where success depends on threading multiple needles simultaneously: instant gratification, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance and responsible gaming.—
Alexandre Gonthier,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And even for those who might be able to separate art from artist, the actor’s seeming lack of introspection about how violence is threaded through his film is an artistic failing.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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