Thesaurus results for ALTERNATED

alternated

verb

past tense of alternate

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 multihyphenate sported a classic marble manicure, which alternated between black and white base colors. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Participants alternated between moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise on a recumbent bicycle for 10 minutes. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Cubs fans have alternated between being ecstatic and miserable, sometimes in the same inning. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 While their Oscar-winning No Other Land alternated between scenes of bulldozers tearing down homes in the West Bank and scenes showing the growing camaraderie between Abraham and his Palestinian co-director Badel Adra, there is no such relief here. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Performances alternated between two stages—Marigold and Dandelion—without overlap, in theory giving all forty-five thousand attendees a shot at laying eyes and/or ears on every set. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 The Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special categories — which have alternated placement on the main telecast every year since 2009 — will now both be presented at the Creative Arts ceremony. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 Over 38 days, a selection of adult male mice alternated days of feeding with days without access to food. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Trump has alternated between threats and diplomatic overtures to get the job done, but the war is now approaching six months with no end in sight. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

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Researchers mixed ice with cellulose nanocrystals, extremely small, stiff particles made from cellulose.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Beyond’s sound and look, which mixed international rock influences with a Hong Kong that was changing fast through the 1980s and early 1990s, became bound up with a generation of young fans.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixed

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Streets in New Jersey and New York, which were under a state of emergency, were already flooded as the storm and high tide combined for dangerous conditions.

— Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
But uncertainty about what to study, combined with the potential cost, turned him away from that traditional path.

— Alice Barlow, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of combined

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His investigation recovered deadstock fabrics, here juxtaposed, assembled and elevated to match his signature glitzy aesthetics hinged on crystals, sequins and embroideries.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
That exceptionally solid architecture is juxtaposed with a soft, pink mother-of-pearl dial.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of juxtaposed

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This year, the BEA incorporated different source data for three categories – portfolio management and investment advice services, legal services, and computer software and accessories – to more accurately reflect pricing shifts.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Pop-song structure had not fully been incorporated into hip-hop yet.

— Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporated

Verb

Inside, mannequins dressed in different looks from the collection were interspersed around the bookstore’s 7,000-square-foot space.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Although the first stretch and Mirren’s presence might lead you to expect a character study, the film soon moves into the other storylines, interspersed with Edward’s visit to the author.

— Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of interspersed

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