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
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Even so, starting in 1959, that organization forced it to alternate each year with the Moscow International Film Festival.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Along with making the tracks safer, the alternate route is intended to reduce travel times and increase passengers and cargo.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
After several hours of questioning, the parties by Friday evening selected 12 jurors and 4 alternates.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Verb
While Lamar alternated from a mostly camo fit, putting his jacket on and off, SZA was in full starlet mode, with four different outfits.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Even so, starting in 1959, that organization forced it to alternate each year with the Moscow International Film Festival.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
Adjective
There’s an alternate timeline where Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell come good in a United shirt.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Along with making the tracks safer, the alternate route is intended to reduce travel times and increase passengers and cargo.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Noun
Audiences can see it, for example, in the closing number of the first act, when the cast alternates between being one set of characters in a nightclub and another in a submarine.
—George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
After several hours of questioning, the parties by Friday evening selected 12 jurors and 4 alternates.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Verb
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Southerners will mix sweet tea with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer or with Kentucky bourbon for hard iced tea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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When Malene Barnett was eight years old, her third-grade art teacher forbade her from mixing paints to match the rich chocolate-brown skin tone of her infant cousin.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Consumer sentiments are clearly negative, arguably driven by the belief that the same topics will be explored by alternative, free-to-read platforms.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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By the time she was notified, alternative options from the same lighting company had all risen 10% in price.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Manufacturers will need to do new studies to show whether seasonal shots still benefit healthy people younger than 65.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Shake Shack's seasonal menu launched on May 20 and includes Spicy Fries and a special line-up of frozen custard shakes to sweeten your summer meal.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Days after the Ways and Means Committee released a draft version of the tax bill, followed by a substitute amendment, questions began to fly.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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If used mindfully, AI can be part of a modern intimacy toolkit, if not leveraged as a substitute for human connection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Cute, kitschy items are a staple of East Asian culture, and Asian discount stores like Miniso and Daiso, which combined have hundreds of locations in the US, sell highly coveted blind box toys for under $5.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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But now Korn are opening for a girl who combines the best of Britney and Korn — a freak off the leash.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Joseph Vacher was executed via guillotine after he was found guilty of murder, but the true number of his victims remains a mystery Few know the name Joseph Vacher — even though his crimes surpassed those of the world’s most infamous serial killers.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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This is just the beginning of the real horror as Tucker turns out to be a serial killer Hannibal Lecter would be proud of.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Noun
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But the reality is that there is no replacement for Pulisic.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In addition to its larger screen, this adds to the longevity and usefulness of this system as a desktop replacement.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Verb
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His diplomacy must incorporate a complex mix of sanctions, prisoner releases, and rallying of allies.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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