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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The book's structure, alternating between Loureiro's CEO perspective and Marin's coaching insights, provides both the strategic view and the tactical tools needed for implementation.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Drivers are urged to use alternate routes such as I-80 west to I-5 south.
—Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
During court on Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian said a pool of 45 prospective jurors will be narrowed to 12 jurors and six alternates on Monday before opening statements begin.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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Verb
Consider alternating your strength training session with high-intensity interval training, which has been shown to be especially effective in managing blood sugar for people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The book's structure, alternating between Loureiro's CEO perspective and Marin's coaching insights, provides both the strategic view and the tactical tools needed for implementation.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
The arming of militias in Gaza appears to be the closest that Netanyahu has come to empowering any form of alternate rule.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Drivers are urged to use alternate routes such as I-80 west to I-5 south.
—Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Another sudden-death hole was then played to determine the two alternates for the event, and Chase Johnson and Eric Cole defeated Max Homa and Rickie Fowler in this instance.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
During court on Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian said a pool of 45 prospective jurors will be narrowed to 12 jurors and six alternates on Monday before opening statements begin.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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At a makeshift bar shaded by a sycamore tree, one of the guides was mixing cocktails that contained pisco and ginger.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Week in Review Asian equities were mixed overnight as Korea and Taiwan outperformed while Mainland China’s STAR Board and India underperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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In the Coastal Commission’s letter to the mayor, the agency also requested that the city explore alternative ways to fund the maintenance of the fire rings and public restrooms.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Since your job was seasonal, the terms of your employment may have also been governed by a contract or agreement.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The average transaction amount rose 2.7%, as sales in the food, seasonal, home and apparel categories all grew.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Todibo made his debut in August’s opening-weekend home loss against Aston Villa as a late substitute but West Ham’s then head coach Julen Lopetegui only introduced him to the starting XI gradually.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elijah Manley, a 26-year-old Florida substitute history teacher, announced a primary challenge against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL).—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The process can be complicated, but generally, under reconciliation, the goal is to combine spending and revenue provisions into a single bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is deeply atmospheric, combining handmade aesthetics with an emotive, electronic score to craft a meditative journey about separation and connection.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The discovery of Suazo's body marks the 13th unexplained death in remote or wooded areas in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine since March, sparking concerns of a possible serial killer on the loose in the region, Fox News reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Fears that a serial killer is at large were reignited by the recent discovery of a body in a Texas lake, where 19 corpses have been found over the past three years.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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One of the most recent additions to USAID's work was incorporating international concepts of Indigenous rights into policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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The kitchen also incorporates artisanal Chorotega salt into a number of dishes to elevate flavors with the region’s natural resources.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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