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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
Despite the show’s limitations, the production is quite fun and delightful, interspersed with committed performances within a very specific style.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The video, meanwhile, largely comprises shots of Gordon and her daughter doing the most Los Angeles thing anyone can do in Los Angeles — driving — interspersed with hazy footage of someone dancing to the song.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Those promotions are interspersed with incredibly antisemitic and racist posts about the day, including several featuring children in black face.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Throughout months of hibernation, these 2-3 week periods of torpor are interspersed with one or two day bouts of arousal.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The video, meanwhile, largely comprises shots of Gordon and her daughter doing the most Los Angeles thing anyone can do in Los Angeles — driving — interspersed with hazy footage of someone dancing to the song.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Those promotions are interspersed with incredibly antisemitic and racist posts about the day, including several featuring children in black face.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Throughout months of hibernation, these 2-3 week periods of torpor are interspersed with one or two day bouts of arousal.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersperse
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Even in seemingly simple products, like his candle collections and eyewear, Armani weaves magic, demonstrating his dedication to purposeful and intentional design.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its sophomore outing lacked the original's surreal magic, but S3 was a solid return to form, mixing elements of noir and procedural drama to weave a haunting tale of fractured time and memory.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The fibers were bundled up into a 2.5-millimeter-thick (0.1-inch) catheter, which was initially inserted into animal brain models of TBI.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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But instead of inserting a shell, heloudly snapped it back shut, with that sharp, signature ratcheting sound shotguns are famous for.Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
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In 2016 alone, the U.S. produced 42 million metric tons of plastic, equating to about 286 pounds per person, according to a paper published in Science Advances in 2020 -- nearly more than the amount produced in China and all of the European Union countries combined.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Early pantomime theater generally combined two parts: first, a play; and second, a buffoonish slapstick drama featuring four stock characters borrowed from commedia dell’arte: Harlequin; his lady love, Columbine; a grumpy antagonist named Pantaloon; and his assistant, the Clown.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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Over the next three decades, Cambridge Brewing introduced patrons to spiced pumpkin ales and robust barley wines.Joshua M. Bernstein, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some of the biggest tech companies are pouring vast resources into this space, with Meta introducing compact models within its Llama series, OpenAI having its o1-mini, Microsoft advancing its phi-3 family and Google pushing forward with Gemma.Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Cook's note: In place of the turmeric, garlic powder, curry powder, ground pepper and sea salt, try one of the spice mixes below for a different flavor of roasted chickpeas.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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So mixing in a player who's shown flashes of upside but just hasn't gotten the right opportunity with a black hole organization such as the Jets could be a recipe for another futile experiment.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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To ensure your resume passes this initial hurdle, incorporate relevant keywords from the job description.Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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This recipe incorporates the flavors of citrus, pineapple, cherries, and coconut into one big- batch party staple.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each story reflects the interplay between time and creativity, threading together a tapestry of perspectives that highlights the nuance of Japan’s cultural relationship with time.Sara Smith, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Intersperse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersperse. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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