interpolated

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Note: Tracks for ships that lose signals are interpolated and may disappear or appear over land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Everyday People” alone was covered by Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, the Staples Singers, the Supremes and Pearl Jam, and it was interpolated by Arrested Development on the 1992 hit “People Everyday.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

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

"Tumble off," interpolated Lucius, who was in a state of irritation verging on desperation.

From Peter Binney A Novel by Marshall, Archibald