1
as in weaving
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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2
as in inserting
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 interspersing
Heat 2 serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the film, interspersing storylines from earlier in the characters' careers (circa 1988) with the events that followed the 1995 film.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersing
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While critical local and Indigenous knowledge is recognized in the report, it is largely excluded from assessments, both because weaving it with conventional scientific analysis is difficult or because communities may choose to protect certain knowledge.—
Jessica Beaudette,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
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This invisible, climate-polluting gas can escape into the water through fissures in the sea floor, often revealing itself with a stream of bubbles weaving their way up to the ocean surface.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Kurtis MacDermid remained in the lineup on their fourth line, instead of inserting Lycksell.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The color palette felt optimistic yet grounded, mixing natural hues with luminous accents.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The talk show featured O’Brien and sidekick Andy Richter mixing comedy sketches with interviews spanning entertainment, sports, politics and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the event, the importance of introducing young people to music was emphasized by Smith and his foundation.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The third play shows the Bucs introducing a slight wrinkle to their formation, giving Mayfield and Egbuka a different look.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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By combining maneuverability, reusability and speed, Arc could reshape both emergency response and battlefield supply chains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Baltimore lost both games with backup QB Cooper Rush under center, combining for just 13 total points in losses to the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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At the hips, the look billowed with extra movement, incorporating both a wide-leg element and a voluminous skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Routine also supports easier training, as incorporating obedience lessons into daily schedules reinforces learning through consistency.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interspersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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