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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
interlaced strands of her hair for a new look
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as in to combine
to scatter or set here and there among other things
interlaced jokes between the serious passages in the speech
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
I've interlaced the cables on my audio-video system so confusingly that I've no idea what connects what
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Recent Examples of interlace
Deliberately, l avert my gaze as thick woody fingers interlace like calloused hands in prayer.
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
There, her features flashed with high-beam brilliance, whether sitting in the solo hot seat or interlacing with Garcia in a duet.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Davidtz is excited for audiences to connect with Fuller's story, interlaced with the bits of her own.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 July 2025
Links come out already interlaced, with a precision and time frame impossible to achieve with human hands, who were already busy enough setting the 2,752 diamonds the design also called for.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
There, her features flashed with high-beam brilliance, whether sitting in the solo hot seat or interlacing with Garcia in a duet.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Davidtz is excited for audiences to connect with Fuller's story, interlaced with the bits of her own.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 July 2025
Links come out already interlaced, with a precision and time frame impossible to achieve with human hands, who were already busy enough setting the 2,752 diamonds the design also called for.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlace
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Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Coleman drove north in southbound lanes and was weaving in traffic when officers lost sight of him for the final time, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But a pair of power-play goals by the Predators, and a bank shot off the arm of Gustavsson by former Gophers standout Erik Haula had the teams knotted 3-all after the initial 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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The teams were knotted at one goal apiece through the first three rounds of the shootout before Marchand scored the go-ahead goal, and Bobrovsky ended it with a save on the shot by Mittelstadt.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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The opposite wall of the store features long shelves with Glassman’s collection of vintage glass, decorative dishes and bowls, interspersed with new merchandise.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clothes that get tangled during their cycle usually ends up requiring extra drying time, so having this fabric shaken out can promote quicker sessions since air is allowed to disperse evenly (which also helps with the wrinkles).—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Diabate was whistled for a foul after he got tangled up inside the paint with Duren.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oulonger 12-Pack In-Ground Solar Pathway Lights These solar lawn lights also have a stake, and can be easily inserted into the ground so that the actual light is level with the lawn surface.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rookie, who turned 20 last week, is enjoying an excellent season and has at least inserted his name into the Calder Trophy finalist conversation alongside Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ fantastic 18-year-old defenseman.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The powerful prosper as inequality grows Weakened basic human rights are intertwined with hardships for many in the region.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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For a founder whose identity is intertwined with building software and championing AI progress, the realization his own product could outperform his ideas landed with unusual force.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Our choice today is salted caramel, a taste of the Jersey shore.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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JCDecaux work crews were tasked with salting the stops ahead of the storm, clearing them of snow after, and removing any buildup from subsequent plowing.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Interlace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlace. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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