1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
interlaced strands of her hair for a new look
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to combine
to scatter or set here and there among other things
interlaced jokes between the serious passages in the speech
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interlace
The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.
—
Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
And to interlace Korean pop music sensibility and Rose committed to it.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Rub between each finger by interlacing your fingers and scrubbing with soap and water.4
Your fingernails can also harbor dirt and bacteria, so take a moment to scrub under them.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
The reconnection of Jada (Kara Young) and Dallas (Biko Eisen-Martin) is interlaced with scenes of their relationship’s defining moments, much as their heated dialogue is punctuated by tender asides.
—The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for interlace 
Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
And to interlace Korean pop music sensibility and Rose committed to it.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Rub between each finger by interlacing your fingers and scrubbing with soap and water.4
Your fingernails can also harbor dirt and bacteria, so take a moment to scrub under them.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
The reconnection of Jada (Kara Young) and Dallas (Biko Eisen-Martin) is interlaced with scenes of their relationship’s defining moments, much as their heated dialogue is punctuated by tender asides.
—The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for interlace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlace
Verb
-
That’s where Tim Shelton set it in 2011 for Xavier Thames, who weaved through USC’s defense for a last-second layup and a 56-54 win.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Dosunmu spent most of his night chasing Curry around the perimeter, weaving his way through a tumult of screens in his attempt to slow Curry down.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
-
Another network of satellites managed by the Space Force's Space Development Agency—set up during the first Trump administration to develop new space capabilities more quickly—will combine missile detection, tracking, data relay, and targeting functions.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The caption also said that simply playing with another dog or touching the carpet was enough to cause the dog's hair to knot.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
-
Bags have knotted detailing–and bottoms are also tied uniquely to create an interesting effect.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The conversational nature of LLM data—often interspersed with personal or confidential information—adds layers of complexity for compliance.—
Mandar Khoje,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
-
The question is in reference to Shapiro’s viral YouTube review of Wicked — 19 solid minutes of him gushing about the film interspersed with minor gripes about orchestration and Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda the Good Witch.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
He got tangled up with Los Angeles’ Jarred Vanderbilt after sinking a 3-pointer, stepping on Vanderbilt’s right foot and twisting his ankle.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
-
When tangled together, the strands look like tumbleweeds.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
These threads are so fine that they can’t be inserted by human hand, according to Neuralink.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Option 2: If option 1 fails or the tire isn’t tubeless, insert an inner tube to get you home.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
During the lasso ceremony, the couple’s hands are bound together with either a rope or rosary to symbolize their commitment to each other and the idea that their lives are now intertwined.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
-
There were a bunch of different threads that intertwined Saturday.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Before much of North Carolina was pelted with snow last week, crews were out salting the roads to ensure safe driving conditions.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
-
Officials urged people to stay indoors, and highways and city streets were salted before the storm.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near interlace
Cite this Entry
“Interlace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlace. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share