intersperse
To scatter or place things at intervals among other things
Examples
In a meeting
“I recommend interspersing data slides with customer testimonials to keep the audience engaged.”
Over coffee
“She interspersed jokes throughout her speech to keep it lighthearted.”
Why this word
scatter
Intersperse means to distribute at intervals among other things, with more deliberate placement
mix
Intersperse implies placing items between or among others, not blending them together
insert
Intersperse suggests multiple items distributed throughout, not single insertion
Usage tip
Use when distributing elements throughout rather than clustering them; implies strategic placement
Etymology
Latin 'interspersus' from 'inter-' (between) + 'spargere' (to scatter)
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Spread out or distribute over a wide area
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disseminate
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dispense
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The combining of separate elements to form a coherent whole
comprehension
The ability to understand the meaning or importance of something