as in to mix
to place or do (different things) so that one follows the other in a repeated series
To make the appetizer, you should alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese. The poem alternates fear and hope.
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as in backup
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as in seasonal
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as in substitute
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Recent Examples of alternate
Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Voted 3-2, with O’Hara and San Antonio opposed, to back the city Youth Commission’s unanimous recommendation that opposed adding alternate members to its board.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) previously employed a gender eligibility policy that allowed biological males to compete in the women's category at the time of Wolfe's status as an Olympic alternate in 2021.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2025
Pacers Sports and Entertainment on Tuesday announced Gainbridge Fieldhouse's Guest Chef roster for the 2025-26 NBA season, during which eight Hoosiers chefs will alternate running The Kitchen concession stand in Section 17 of the Fieldhouse.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The idea that Hal’s Richard Holbrooke-esque résumé would land him in the line of succession is part of the series’ alternate reality, where the only skill that matters is wielding American influence abroad with an expert knowledge of protocol.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Voted 3-2, with O’Hara and San Antonio opposed, to back the city Youth Commission’s unanimous recommendation that opposed adding alternate members to its board.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The three athletes, along with 2024 Olympic alternate Joscelyn Roberson, are heavy favorites to make the 2025 World Championship team.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) previously employed a gender eligibility policy that allowed biological males to compete in the women's category at the time of Wolfe's status as an Olympic alternate in 2021.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
In 2017 two computer scientists demonstrated that this paradox can explain the varied life strategies of slime molds, which can alternate between a solitary, nomadic life and a stationary colony.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2025
Pacers Sports and Entertainment on Tuesday announced Gainbridge Fieldhouse's Guest Chef roster for the 2025-26 NBA season, during which eight Hoosiers chefs will alternate running The Kitchen concession stand in Section 17 of the Fieldhouse.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reports revealed that there was also a sigh of relief from those who had feared federal officials might be planning a last-minute retreat from the technique known as vitrification, in which waste is mixed with molten silicate and other materials to create inert glass logs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sensitive sleepers who crave the feel of a firm down pillow can turn to this hypoallergenic down alternative fill.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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Observe the actual landing cost, including any hidden costs and delays, and move 20–30 percent of manufacturing to alternative arrangements.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cryer got some surprise help in the form of backup vocals when veteran teammate and longtime country music enthusiast Jimmy Butler took a mic and started singing next to him.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One area Lue isn’t too concerned with is the second unit, where backup center Brook Lopez and power forward John Collins have forged a nearly indefensible tandem.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Index-level measures, such as the S&P 500’s earnings revisions breadth, have retreated from earlier highs but remain in line with typical seasonal patterns.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Embrace the rich hues of brown, black, copper, and umber for unique seasonal charm.—
Benjamin Vogt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mild and sweet, nutmeg is a natural substitute in custards, baked goods, and other types of desserts.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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But high-tech substitutes aren't ready.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Current Increment 1 systems from Leonardo DRS and General Dynamics Land Systems already combine Stinger missiles and 30mm cannons on Stryker vehicles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers aims to be a contemporary equivalent, bringing together designers and more than 150 artisans to combine tradition and sustainable innovation.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because many designs in the 1970s focused on open-concept designs, noise in the previous building could be distracting for classes, and teachers had made makeshift walls using bookshelves in an attempt to keep noise out, Bookhout said.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Young, though, was only hit twice in the first quarter, which was a credit to the makeshift offensive line group.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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It was published in serial installments in the magazine Russkiy Vestnik from January, 1879, to November, 1880.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Amazon Web Services suffers widespread outage MAJOR HEADLINES BAYOU MYSTERY – Democrat mayor's 'gaslighting' amid serial killer fears called out by grieving family.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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