intersperse

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈspərs How to pronounce intersperse (audio)
Definition of interspersenext
1
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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2
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 Nora’s story about Medusa is interspersed with Jane and Oliver making moves in the bedroom. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Some followers wish the company would decrease the number of promos interspersed among the helpful injury updates. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns. — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Moments of great power are interspersed with long expository stretches of clangor and connivance. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersperse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
  1. weave
  2. insert
  3. combine
  4. introduce
  5. mix
  6. incorporate
  7. salt
  8. thread
Verb
  • And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The podcast, which launched in 2025, focuses on a single sad track as a means for artists to weave personal narratives.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of weave
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  • In the ninth inning, the Royals inserted Tyler Tolbert to pinch-hit for him against Twins reliever Jack Anderson.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Unlike traditional microneedling, which uses metal needles inserted and withdrawn, spicules embed superficially and shed with normal skin turnover over a few days.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of insert
Verb
  • The larger objective is to combine pre-arrival planning and the on-property experience within one ecosystem.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • From the age of 14, pupils will be able to combine technical subjects like manufacturing and AI with core subjects like maths and English.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of combine
Verb
  • The macOS ecosystem had to deal with a similar issue when the function keys were replaced by the touch-sensitive Touch Bar, introduced in 2016.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Butterfly Bash was introduced as the signature celebration of the milestone year.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Dobnak mixed his pitches, including a sinker, sweeper and changeup, to work efficiently through his start.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Anyone who mixes politics, discipline, money and power without transparency cannot lead anything.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Material moves Mills are also incorporating less expected denim materials, branching out beyond cotton.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The goal was to create labs that were horizontal in structure—meaning they aren’t created or dictated by leadership but by professors—and that incorporated not just teachers and students but alumni as well.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorporate
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  • Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Snooz currently comes in three flavors, including vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel, according to the brand.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of salt
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  • As Sourcing Journal has been reporting, artificial intelligence is threading through nearly all of these investments, though rarely as a standalone product.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Loosely Wrapped Over a Pair of Fluid Trousers Pleated pants, a striped button-up shirt, and summer-ready accessories elevate to a whole new level with Chan Luu’s cashmere and silk scarf threaded through the belt loops.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of thread

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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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