INTERSPERSE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

intersperse

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈspərs

Definition of intersperse

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 Players will be interspersed, and users free to build a squad drawn entirely from either league or a mix of both. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026 Arrange the citrus beautifully — interspersing different colors and sizes — on a serving platter. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for intersperse

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After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Kamnop is a quest for healing and justice, where dreams become reality, weaving together memory, sorrow and joy.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of weave

Verb

That game will then be playable completely digitally, without the need to ever insert the disc, as long as you (or a member of your family account) is logged in.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
This mini gadget is easy to set up (just insert a battery, and place it next to a water source like a sink, sump pump, water heater, or washing machine), and can last up to two years with normal use.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of insert

Verb

His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The companies say the collaboration combines MinTech’s diagnostics capabilities with ELECTRA’s analytics and risk-prediction technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of combine

Verb

Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
China’s automakers are entering the silicon race BYD introduced its 4 nm Xuanji A3 intelligent-driving chip earlier this year, while Nio, Li Auto and XPeng have also developed proprietary automotive processors.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduce

Verb

Start by mixing a small amount of the new food with your dog's current food.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star is already in the Bravo universe and is going to trade franchises and mix in with the likes of Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Erika Jayne, Rachel Zoe and Bozoma Saint John.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

In a statement, an Axel Springer spokesperson clarified that The Circuit was technically incorporated in the US, with staff located around the world.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The annual percentage rate (APR) provides a broader measure of borrowing costs by incorporating the interest rate and certain applicable fees.

— Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of incorporate

Verb

The plan was for the Speedwell to remain in North America and fish for cod to salt and dry and take back to help repay the investors who bankrolled the journey.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of salt

Verb

Mamdani’s alternative would revisit the 2006 strategy by threading an elevated bypass into the narrow slot between the BQE and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026
Though there are plenty of videos and Reddit threads online that show consumers how to remove the LED light, or get someone else to, there is also plenty of commentary from those bothered by removal of the light.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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