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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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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
Patches of sawgrass and cattails are interspersed among the shrubby bayhead willows.
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Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
World Cup qualifying matches will be interspersed throughout the year.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The result is a blend of high-octane combat interspersed with frenetic hacking puzzles that's looking like a tasty, atmospheric sci-fi cocktail.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In Austin’s third collection, readers can expect his trademark gorgeously crystalline lyrics interspersed with more conversational wanderings, capturing new stages of life.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
The Kremlin leader makes sweeping pronouncements about the current global order, interspersed with small-bore questions from local journalists about the quality of roads in the Komi Republic.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Fashion is the star at the entrance, but jackets and holiday sweaters and party dresses are interspersed with complementary offerings from across Target’s gigantic offering, including candles, pillows, sparkling grape juice and stocking stuffers.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
McClintock’s long stints in California’s capital of Sacramento were interspersed with several unsuccessful runs for statewide office.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
A lot of mobility work, but interspersed with heavy compound movements.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interspersed
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
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The woman had catheters inserted in her about 30 times over the years, but never had an experience like the one with Miller, the prosecutor said.—
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The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.—
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
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That emotional impact is inseparable from the animation, threaded with light and shadow, underscoring how tightly songs and visuals are now bound together.—
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Mikael Granlund threaded a pass from the right circle to set up Merzlikins, and also scored.—
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Globes host Nikki Glaser also incorporated them into her joke set.—
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In addition to acting, Davis was also a musician, which was incorporated into his character on the show.—
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These evocative, volcanic islands, cast adrift off the northeast coast of Sicily, remain salted, fresh, and gloriously disheveled.—
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Starbucks' Espresso Roast with chocolate mocha sauce and milk is topped with pistachio-cream cold foam and salted brown-buttery topping.—
Cite this Entry
“Interspersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interspersed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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