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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
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.
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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
The itinerary for the month includes programming on regulation, interoperability and artificial intelligence, interspersed with hackathons and wellness and recreational events designed to build community in a way that a typical conference or hackathon cannot.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This was no average Shakespeare adaptation, however—its narrative was difficult to follow, and the Shakespearian English was interspersed with French-language rap and wolf-like howling.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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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
The itinerary for the month includes programming on regulation, interoperability and artificial intelligence, interspersed with hackathons and wellness and recreational events designed to build community in a way that a typical conference or hackathon cannot.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This was no average Shakespeare adaptation, however—its narrative was difficult to follow, and the Shakespearian English was interspersed with French-language rap and wolf-like howling.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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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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However, as with that piece, Macdonald needed to find a bigger story to weave around this legendary moment in time.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
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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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Plus, kids will be introduced to Motorvania's take on Big Foot.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Three-Scales Pattern Rule The photos in this book have taught me immensely about '90s decorating, just like how an image of a living room has inspired me to mix more patterns.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite expansions over the latest six consecutive months through March, new orders have been mixed over the past two years, reflecting expansions in 15 of the past 24 months.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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They’re incorporated into 10 styles, in 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver with diamonds and precious gemstones.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 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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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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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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