interpolate
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To get around that issue, the BEA said that it will average September and November numbers to interpolate the October missing data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
I have no idea, but when somebody wants to interpolate or whatever it’s called, I never object because I always learn something about the song that I hadn’t known or anticipated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2024
Zhang said that one of the hallmarks of the study is the optimization process that helps the researchers interpolate the distribution and geometries of the two different polymer materials needed.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
As Swain explained, “we don’t have thermometers covering every square inch of the Earth,” so scientific groups use computer models to interpolate between data points, generating what is called a reanalysis.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 11, 2023
Since he expressly rules out the reality of his uncle's action, then it is natural to interpolate an "if."
From A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud
A song which interpolates a George Michael song was welcomed by the singer's estate, who said they were "delighted" when Swift approached them about including it on Father Figure.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
Travitz appreciates that the band covers songs and interpolates snippets of others into its tunes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
“At the time, I was loving Wu-Tang, that Ol’ Dirty Bastard song,” said Keys, referring “Brooklyn Zoo” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard, which she interpolates on “Girlfriend.”
From Washington Times ● Mar. 30, 2020
On “King’s Dead,” Future freaks it and interpolates Three Six Mafia at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2018
He occasionally, and of set design, interpolates among these smooth and easy-flowing verses others cast in a more rugged mould, and here again he is like Catullus and Calvus.
From Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1 by John Benjamin Firth
Note: 12-month moving average unemployment rate for age 16+, all education levels, compared with each group's unemployment history since 2003; October 2025 interpolated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Last year the Yeah Yeah Yeahs interpolated a bit of “Beggin’” for a cut from their latest album.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Many hits will be played in full, some will be interpolated into other songs, and still more will be used as "bridges" between acts.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2023
It was “Rapper’s Delight,” which interpolated Chic’s hit “Good Times.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
"I agree with a great deal of what you say——" "Shame!" interpolated Mr Killick suddenly.
From A Safety Match by Ian Hay
Set to a throbbing synth bassline, the song teases fans by interpolating a line from her 1980s classic Into The Groove: "Out here on the dance floor, I feel so free."
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
“Old Dog” is a tribute to Mr. Cole’s home state, featuring rapper Petey Pablo interpolating his 2001 North Carolina anthem “Raise Up.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Online, he has a reputation for interpolating corporate PR with nerdy puns and — in his words — “dank” memes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2023
BRELAND’s debut full-length album “Cross Country” builds on that history, interpolating and sampling older songs and bringing in his background in gospel, R&B and hip-hop under the expansive umbrella of country music.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
His family docilely listened to him, interpolating the proper question or remark here and there.
From Jane Lends A Hand by Shirley Watkins
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