as in mixed
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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Recent Examples of alternated
The Ramblin’ Wreck alternated between gashing the Buffs on the ground or putting the ball on the turf.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
And Yu Darvish has alternated good and bad games over his past seven starts.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
To Beech’s credit, coach Anthony Crabtree alternated quarterbacks every series with senior Kaden Powell, a Kentucky baseball commitment and last year’s starter, splitting time with junior Sawyer Phillips.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Clergy alternated in leading prayers and shared personal stories about their connections to immigrants.
—Lauren Costantino, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Clergy alternated in leading prayers and shared personal stories about their connections to immigrants.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The leadership of the NAAG traditionally alternated annually between Republicans and Democrats, and rotated along regional lines.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
In overtime, the teams alternated with extra-point attempts.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
The highest-performing teams established rhythms that alternated between exploration and reflection, creating distinct beats for different activities.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
And Yu Darvish has alternated good and bad games over his past seven starts.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
To Beech’s credit, coach Anthony Crabtree alternated quarterbacks every series with senior Kaden Powell, a Kentucky baseball commitment and last year’s starter, splitting time with junior Sawyer Phillips.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Clergy alternated in leading prayers and shared personal stories about their connections to immigrants.
—Lauren Costantino, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Clergy alternated in leading prayers and shared personal stories about their connections to immigrants.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The leadership of the NAAG traditionally alternated annually between Republicans and Democrats, and rotated along regional lines.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
In overtime, the teams alternated with extra-point attempts.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
The highest-performing teams established rhythms that alternated between exploration and reflection, creating distinct beats for different activities.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternated
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Remarkably — and alarmingly to all but the most Anglo-centric observer — that is more than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues combined.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Glossy runway and editorial images are juxtaposed with backstage shots of seamstresses at work in the Chanel couture workshop, which employs 150 people to make its one-of-a-kind creations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 18-page report juxtaposed how homelessness had surged over the previous five years even as the state sharply added funding to several programs meant to keep it in check.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Co-star Sapna Pabbi’s London background was incorporated into her character, while Saba Azad was cast for her theatrical experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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But recent studies have shown how social media algorithms mercilessly push manosphere content toward young men — and that content is quickly interspersed with other even more extremist ideas.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Alternated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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