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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
Research team pointed out that theoretical modeling suggested that theta-phase tantalum nitride could exhibit unusually efficient heat transport due to its unique atomic structure, in which tantalum atoms are interspersed with nitrogen atoms in a hexagonal pattern.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Urgent calls to unite against injustice were interspersed with energetic gospel on Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where King preached.
—Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Not as great as The Wire or The Shield, but genuinely good TV with rich characters and plenty of action interspersed between the drama.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Patches of sawgrass and cattails are interspersed among the shrubby bayhead willows.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Urgent calls to unite against injustice were interspersed with energetic gospel on Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where King preached.
—Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Not as great as The Wire or The Shield, but genuinely good TV with rich characters and plenty of action interspersed between the drama.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Patches of sawgrass and cattails are interspersed among the shrubby bayhead willows.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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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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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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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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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The residue contained human feces mixed with thyme and olive oil.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fans used to agree, complaining when the show would keep mixing former and first-time players, or bemoaning the same faces playing over and over again.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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The additional data was incorporated into TV ratings starting in September.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each arm incorporates multiple servo motors arranged to provide precise, coordinated movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 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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Like a fish from a fairy tale, a bouquet of hooks threaded through its lips, The Changeling keeps evading capture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result is a fragrance that feels decadent but elegant, like silk threaded with spice.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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