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 expression on Bing’s face alternated between satanic and serene.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens.
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Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Former head coach Roberto De Zerbi alternated between Verbruggen and Steele when Brighton reached the last 16 of the Europa League in 2023-24.
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Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
At midnight toasts were made with Blanc de Blanc champagne, and then the evening continued with a DJ set entrusted to leading names on the international scene, including Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Peggy Gou, who alternated until late into the night.
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Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
But at the State meet, officials alternated between sticking to the normal race schedule and running the 2 mile early in the meet and the mile later as had been the case in 1974 at the State meet in Bakersfield.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
In 2025, Simmons alternated that technique with others, such as the circle punch.
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Pj Green
may 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
In a podcast taping with Kimmel, Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver last week, Colbert alternated between sentimental and sarcastic about the end of his show.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens.
—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Former head coach Roberto De Zerbi alternated between Verbruggen and Steele when Brighton reached the last 16 of the Europa League in 2023-24.
—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
At midnight toasts were made with Blanc de Blanc champagne, and then the evening continued with a DJ set entrusted to leading names on the international scene, including Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Peggy Gou, who alternated until late into the night.
—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
But at the State meet, officials alternated between sticking to the normal race schedule and running the 2 mile early in the meet and the mile later as had been the case in 1974 at the State meet in Bakersfield.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
In 2025, Simmons alternated that technique with others, such as the circle punch.
—
Pj Green
may 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
In a podcast taping with Kimmel, Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver last week, Colbert alternated between sentimental and sarcastic about the end of his show.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternated
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The material has been designed as a partial replacement and can be mixed into standard concrete recipes to replace up to 30% of Portland cement.
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As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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Her strappy, utilitarian sandals juxtaposed with her crisp white dress is the perfect, cool-girl combination in my eyes.
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Rubies, sapphires, diamonds and emeralds are juxtaposed against bands of malachite and turquoise.
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Later analysis expanded the client set and incorporated Rankscale sentiment data.
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Building your dressing first is a good tip for ensuring all flavors will be well-incorporated and equally distributed throughout your salad.
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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