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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 alternating
Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
In Montgomery, churches could have alternating rows of pews roped off and pillows placed in the others, asking only family members to sit together.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said early childhood students in full-day preschool will begin returning to their schools on an alternating-day basis beginning Thursday.
—Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
In Montgomery, churches could have alternating rows of pews roped off and pillows placed in the others, asking only family members to sit together.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
Verb
Rowland, on the other hand, prefers alternating between hot and cold therapies.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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But the alternate tariff routes don’t provide the same speed, scale or flexibility the IEEPA does and would not fully recover the revenue lost, JPMorgan said in a note.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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An endless array of alternate uniforms ensures the viewer is never quite certain which team is which.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Next door is the library, where comic books, playful objects, and traditional French board games are displayed next to a seasonal display of Longchamp’s classic Le Pliage bag.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers plan to conduct a detailed survey to confirm whether these orcas regularly hunt white sharks or only exploit seasonal surges of juveniles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Directed and co-written by Stephen Sommers, Mummy brought an Indiana Jones flair to the classic Universal Monsters line, combining action-adventure and romance with horror in a period setting.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, hybrid systems combining batteries with hydrogen backup cells may offer a middle path in the short term.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The festival kicks off Thursday night with a Grand Tasting featuring small bites from local chefs, wine poured by the winemakers themselves, and a rhythmic night of music from The Psycodelics to round it out.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The crowd nodded in rhythmic agreement.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the film's authenticity is also underscored by the background sounds of televisions and radios broadcasting information about the Vietnam War, juxtaposing the beauty of everyday life against the political landscape of the time.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Such surprises not only refer to the product assortment but also the design pieces Van Noten has selected for the space and that stand out in the cozy, sophisticated environment juxtaposing materials such as polished white marble, travertine and brushed brass elements.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the classic medical description focuses on symptoms that worsen with menstruation, the list of persistent, non-cyclical symptoms is extensive.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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This would mark the second consecutive quarter of deceleration in year-over-year growth, which is atypical at the early stages of a cyclical recovery—disappointing but not unexpected.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Palantir said last week that home improvement retailer Lowe’s was already incorporating this into its tech stack, but the software company declined on Monday to share other companies that had rolled that out.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the court record, Fletcher contacted the American Packrafting Association with a giveaway offer prior to incorporating his business at the Nampa address in August 2024.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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