as in inserted
to put among or between others
between the recipes for hearty peasant dishes, the author intercalates fond reminiscences of her year in the French countryside
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To keep the airway open while the dog's face heals, Peanut had a small tube inserted into his nostril.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026 -
The Justice Department inserted itself into Peters' bid to be released while her state appeal was considered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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IShowSpeed was in attendance at MSG and became entangled in the action when brass knuckles were introduced into the street fight.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still Gone, Still Missed Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never quite found their audience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Intercalated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercalated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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