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 alternative
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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
Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
This is helping various regions across the globe snap between drought and flooding, rather than progress through a traditional season that alternates between wet and dry periods.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Drivers have been asked to avoid the area and take an alternate route.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The jury of five men and seven women, as well as two alternates, was finalized shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday following the questioning of 45 potential jurors and for-cause and peremptory strikes from both sides.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
To avoid these side effects, alternate their use on different days.6
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—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
This is helping various regions across the globe snap between drought and flooding, rather than progress through a traditional season that alternates between wet and dry periods.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
And Matt feels safe skipping out for the fundraiser so long as his team texts him alternate cuts.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Drivers have been asked to avoid the area and take an alternate route.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Another four are required as alternates before opening statements are made.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The jury of five men and seven women, as well as two alternates, was finalized shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday following the questioning of 45 potential jurors and for-cause and peremptory strikes from both sides.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never mix with other cleaners or chemical products.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The company also emailed developers about the changes, which include removing the limitation on alternative payment methods and removing the restriction on devs not being able to highlight other options.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Lunges are another alternative exercise that will similarly work the area.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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There are so many ways to wear this seasonal essential.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here, the menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Initially, his desire to field both relegated Fernandez to the substitutes’ bench.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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To save even more, consider mixing materials—for example, combining wood posts with metal balusters.—
Abid Haque,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many of their remains were discovered in 2010 and 2011 on Gilgo Beach, leading investigators to suspect a serial killer was responsible for the deaths.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That said, the fascination with Joe reflects a larger cultural obsession with serial killers.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His replacement was Joe Willock, a rangy, athletic midfielder who helps Newcastle find a different gear in a game where there is space to exploit.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Clogging the middle The Packers might have found their T.J. Slaton replacement in sixth-round Georgia defensive tackle Warren Brinson, who stands 6 feet 5 and weighs 315 pounds.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Coogler’s films tend to incorporate deep historical research that gets revealed subtly through brief, easy-to-miss moments and story details.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Over the years, the Lovell sisters, who began Larkin Poe in 2010, incorporated beats to their music and occasionally changed the lyric of a cover song.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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