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Recent Examples of alternately
Kathy Bates is alternately terrifying and hysterical as the unforgettable Annie Wilkes, who kidnaps her favorite writer Paul Sheldon, played by an underrated James Caan.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
The photos show the Barkleys alternately behind the wheel, gazing out the window, and posing in front of the car.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Later, Godchaux would front her own group, alternately known as Donna Jean and the Tricksters and the Donna Jean Godchaux Band.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Many of Macy’s interactions have the quality of alternately pushing and easing up—expressing herself honestly and then knowing when to cool off.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
The photos show the Barkleys alternately behind the wheel, gazing out the window, and posing in front of the car.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Later, Godchaux would front her own group, alternately known as Donna Jean and the Tricksters and the Donna Jean Godchaux Band.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Many of Macy’s interactions have the quality of alternately pushing and easing up—expressing herself honestly and then knowing when to cool off.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternately
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The money could also help towards landing Alvarez, but alternatively perhaps acquire a decent full back available at a cut rate considering Joao Cancelo is only in Catalonia on loan too.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hsu and Staton rejected that argument, pointing to media coverage that showed both sides alternatively framing the initiative as a way for Democrats to take control of the House, or for Republicans to maintain their slim congressional majority.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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If black isn’t to your liking, choose cobalt blue, deep burgundy, or chocolate brown instead.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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John FitzGerald, who, per sources was at one time in line for Ways and Means chair, will instead continue as Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery chair.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Alternately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternately. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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