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
Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The parade’s newer route takes an alternate route to Central Avenue and diverts from the Port Clinton Square block, where seven people were killed and many were injured at the parade on July 4, 2022.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Twelve jurors and six alternates will be sworn in before opening statements begin, The New York Times reported.
—Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
The 19-year-old is highly rated within La Masia and would alternate with being the starting goalkeeper for the second team, Barca Atletic.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Verb
And absent that, or a later-summer trade, Detroit appears to be left with that alternate route laid out by its GM.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The parade’s newer route takes an alternate route to Central Avenue and diverts from the Port Clinton Square block, where seven people were killed and many were injured at the parade on July 4, 2022.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Adjective
May 5: Jury selection Jury selection began last Monday for Diddy’s trial, with both sides questioning the potential jury pool in an effort to narrow it down to 12, with six alternates.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Twelve jurors and six alternates will be sworn in before opening statements begin, The New York Times reported.
—Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Noun
Guests spend their days in silent practice, alternating sitting and walking meditations, enjoying vegetarian meals, and sleeping in simple single rooms.
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—AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
The 19-year-old is highly rated within La Masia and would alternate with being the starting goalkeeper for the second team, Barca Atletic.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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Brown points out that this is particularly important in a city like Chicago, with its array of neighborhoods and the multitude of cultures and languages that mix and meld into the spirit of the city.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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All-day restaurant Daisy’s Café mixes global flavors with Kenyan flair, and the results are tremendous.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Different teams adopt alternative platforms to meet their needs.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Retail industry experts confirmed that families are responding by shopping earlier than in previous years, seeking discounts and alternative brands to manage costs.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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That's accompanied by low levels of seasonal influenza activity and very low levels of RSV activity, the CDC says.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Weather watches and warnings issued in Texas As a high-pressure system builds across the Central U.S., temperatures are expected to edge toward and slightly above seasonal averages by late in the week.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Vought left the meeting saying there would be a substitute amendment that would eliminate $400 million in cuts to an AIDS prevention program, one of the main concerns of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.—
July 16,
CBS News,
16 July 2025
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The collard greens were a substitute food for that day and not posted on the day’s menu, according to health department documents.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The name combines the Japanese words for flower (hana) and vomiting (haki-masu).—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The Girl Who Survived casts Robillard as the 15-year-old title character, an aspiring model in 1980s Los Angeles who shockingly gets caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous serial killer.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Now, serial leaker Majin Bu, in a new interview, spotted by MacRumors, claims that the Dynamic Island is going to change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Rays have potential replacements in Joe Boyle and rehabbing ace Shane McClanahan.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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Either way, Powell's replacement could have a significant effect on financial markets.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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