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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 | [email protected], al, 19 Apr. 2020
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Elsewhere, this same motif is re-created from plaster casts of marine rope alternating with teak inserts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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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 | [email protected], al, 19 Apr. 2020
Verb
The filing also outlines passive safety features intended to keep the reactor core cooled for extended periods without alternating-current power under design-basis conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Elsewhere, this same motif is re-created from plaster casts of marine rope alternating with teak inserts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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The Ports, who played as their alternate Copa de la Diversión name, the Cheladas, also gave an option to give dad a shout-out on the jumbotron during a game where the Cheladas shut out the Visalia Rawhide, 8-0.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Fish swim by alternate contractions of aerobic muscles that run the length of their bodies in a small red band just under their skin, while their large white anaerobic muscles are used only for brief bursts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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This seasonal turn pulls you toward a time of reflection.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In the foothills of the Andes Mountains, outside Santiago, Chile, Casa Oruga is a modern home that demonstrates the possibilities of combining design-forward architecture and economical shipping containers.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Treatonomics What the data increasingly shows is a far more deliberate, rhythmic pattern of consumption, particularly among younger consumers.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The concept of juxtaposing this style with stereotypically macho coal miners was revisited when RuPaul hosted the show in 2020 – resulting in a second coal-miner sketch that wound up cut for time.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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As De Gaulle and Bonnier de La Chapelle, respectively, actors Simon Abkarian and Florian Lesieur give spirited and physical performances, cleverly juxtaposing the dissimilar qualities of the two central figures of the story who otherwise share ideals.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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El Niño, which is a natural cyclic fluctuation, is just one driver of such record-breaking heat.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The industrial sector, often viewed as cyclical and more of a value sector, is going through a re-rating as Wall Street is shifting its perception, believing the AI trade cannot continue without steel, turbines, power infrastructure and aerospace engines.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Gasparovic falls into the anti-accent wall camp and believes that incorporating one negatively affects the look of a room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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