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
Platt’s and Zegler’s voices flawlessly alternated from song to song, reaching the rafters with heartbreak and humor, yearning and love.
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Julia Edelstein, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Southern Kerala state presents a different challenge, where power has traditionally alternated between alliances led by the Indian National Congress and communist parties.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
For about 18 months, the Fed has leaned toward cutting rates, and in its meetings has alternated between cuts and no change to rates.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The seats are in place, alternated in pink, black, gray and white with some positioned to depict a heron, the team’s mascot.
—Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
For about five minutes, the two kept passing each other as the man alternated between running and walking, similar to interval training, but Barker still instinctively took out her mace.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
To use basketball and hockey vernacular, Babcock and co-counsel Chris Bankler and Stars lead counsel Joshua Sandler and co-counsel Carroll alternated verbal hard fouls, trash talk and checking into the boards.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kalo and Vatu alternated with the leadm but Kalo made it to the puzzle first.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Since 2021, the Mets have alternated between losing and winning seasons.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Julia Edelstein, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Southern Kerala state presents a different challenge, where power has traditionally alternated between alliances led by the Indian National Congress and communist parties.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
For about 18 months, the Fed has leaned toward cutting rates, and in its meetings has alternated between cuts and no change to rates.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The seats are in place, alternated in pink, black, gray and white with some positioned to depict a heron, the team’s mascot.
—Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
For about five minutes, the two kept passing each other as the man alternated between running and walking, similar to interval training, but Barker still instinctively took out her mace.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
To use basketball and hockey vernacular, Babcock and co-counsel Chris Bankler and Stars lead counsel Joshua Sandler and co-counsel Carroll alternated verbal hard fouls, trash talk and checking into the boards.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kalo and Vatu alternated with the leadm but Kalo made it to the puzzle first.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Since 2021, the Mets have alternated between losing and winning seasons.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternated
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When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Thursday’s fourth-quarter point total eclipsed his points scored in the Knicks’ past three games combined (14).—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Friday, Dennis, along with Claire McKeever and Ady Fincanon, had combined for 36 home runs.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Scenes from some of the Robert Pearson character’s old movies are done in a 1940s Hollywood style using young actors that resemble James Dean or Robert Mitchum juxtaposed with the stark, solemn, isolated existence of the elderly Pearson.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Karaban’s sticking power is a fascinating dynamic when juxtaposed with the changing climate in college basketball.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The model Act underwent several updates over the years, and its fourth edition developed in 2023 is being incorporated into the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act with this legislation.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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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,
3 Apr. 2026
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This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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