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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternated
  1. mixed
  2. combined
  3. juxtaposed
  4. incorporated
  5. interspersed
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  • The designer footwear was mixed with something akin to a clog, since the platform base was wooden.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And that, mixed with being a woman director in Hollywood, is intense.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixed
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  • Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks and Delane combined to make the tackle.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • When the pulses met at an angle of 45 degrees, their electric fields combined in a way that made the resulting light field oscillate in all three spatial directions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 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
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  • 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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“Alternated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternated. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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