alternately

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Definition of alternatelynext
as in alternatively

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Recent Examples of alternately Over the course of the evening, things will be alternately tense, flirty, vulnerable and revelatory as surprisingly little food is eaten. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 Janve, who frequently sets his work in mountain landscapes, described nature in the film as operating like a mirror that alternately flatters and humbles its human subjects. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026 As with any outdoor activity in New Mexico, prepare for a harsh sun, alternately scorching heat or freezing cold depending on the season–this is desert–and potential dehydration. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for alternately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternately
  1. alternatively
  2. instead
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  • Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • For individuals whose symptoms persist despite medication, surgery may alternatively offer significant relief.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of alternatively
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  • Organizations are failing to equip managers with crucial strategic and relational skills, instead focusing on technical AI training for tasks AI will soon automate.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect then allegedly attempted to steal the homeowner's vehicle but instead took his bicycle and fled.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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