interspersed

verb

past tense of intersperse
1
as in mixed
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 inserted
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 interspersed The combination of lowland conifers interspersed with aspen is prime winter habitat. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Mounds of boulder star coral, interspersed with elkhorn and staghorn, shelter Caribbean spiny lobsters and green moray eels. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Live broadcasts of the volcano’s activity show periods of complete clarity interspersed with ash emissions. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Despite generally dry conditions, spring rain, interspersed with periods of above-average temperatures, supported widespread growth of grasses, shrubs and other vegetation across the Northwest. — John Abatzoglou, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The 62-year-old Payton’s mind rarely works linearly, his thoughts akin to a script from a Christopher Nolan movie, interspersed with flashbacks. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 For a memorable performance in 2003, Carnegie placed part of the audience on the stage and interspersed the rest with the musicians on a platform erected above the orchestra seats. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 The garland-style crown features diamonds shaped into tulips and stars, interspersed with continuous running scrolls, and was originally gifted to Diana’s grandmother, Lady Cynthia Hamilton, on her wedding day in 1919. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersed
  1. mixed
  2. inserted
  3. combined
  4. introduced
  5. threaded
  6. incorporated
  7. salted
  8. interlaced
Verb
  • The amount of blood required to make the medium would be fairly small, the recent Chinese study found, and was probably mixed with blood from at least two species of herbivorous animals.
    — Mike McRae August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reviews on the app are mixed, with some users complaining that the app frequently freezes or fails to update and others citing positive experiences.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The researchers also found that an item containing copper and gold had been inserted into Zosia’s mouth or nose after death.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of inserted
Verb
  • Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela have combined to add more than 1 million barrels per day of extra production.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Amihere was a perfect 7 of 7 from the field, Janelle Salaun and Tip Hayes scored 23 combined and the Valkyries bench accounted for 51 points.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • Temporary flight restrictions were introduced at all four of Moscow's international airports, Russia's federal flight transport agency Rosviatsiya said on Telegram.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • They are being introduced proactively to protect against future cybersecurity incidents rather than in response to a breach.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • Even Hunnam’s character, whose arc was the main story that threaded the dark and violent 2008-14 series, received a sendoff in the finale.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s back line and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of threaded
Verb
  • The work is being built around a modular open systems approach, allowing newer technologies to be incorporated without requiring a complete redesign of the aircraft.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The agency issued nonbinding guidelines for dosing studies in 2024 and has incorporated Project Optimus principles into the approval process for new cancer drugs, said Health and Human Services spokesperson Emily Hilliard.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorporated
Verb
  • In 2024, a chocolate salted caramel cake sold for $10,000 and a chocolate cake sold for a record $50,000 in 2023, The Baltimore Sun reported.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At lunch, a stellar choice is the thali, a sampler platter of savory and balanced vegetarian, chicken, or goat curries, with lentils, rice, vegetables, and chutneys, all seasoned and salted just right.
    — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of salted
Verb
  • Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of interlaced

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“Interspersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersed. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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