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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
Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Sam’s silhouette is backlit by alternating reds and blues that evoke police lights (designed by Maximo Grano De Oro) while sound designer Satya Chávez contributes an eerie soundscape.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 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 | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
Verb
That would have meant alternating work days with her husband, relying on their family or one of the two quitting their job entirely.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Sam’s silhouette is backlit by alternating reds and blues that evoke police lights (designed by Maximo Grano De Oro) while sound designer Satya Chávez contributes an eerie soundscape.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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Northern itineraries bring guests closer to red-footed boobies and alternate habitats.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Matt Fitzpatrick and younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to pull out a dramatic, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic team event and usher the younger Fitzpatrick onto the PGA Tour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Professional golfers constantly tinker with equipment and jump from one club manufacturer to another throughout their careers, but Rose mixing it up comes across as a very strange move for a number of different reasons.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By December, kitsch in its more seasonal flavors had overrun the front yards of Paradise Palms.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Smyth’s nightly tasting menu of superior New Wisconsin cuisine highlights local and seasonal ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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The novel delivers all the frenzy of a gold rush with rhythmic, hypnotic prose.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There was also an appeal about juxtaposing large and small crimes that could play off each other without having to be explained and analyzed outright.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The storytelling potential of Rick and Danny’s juxtaposing circumstances appealed to Carney.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Perseverance rover has used a different instrument to find evidence for both cyclic organic compounds and macromolecular carbon.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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District 8 previously ran the length of Brevard, incorporating Christmas and ending just east of Wedgefield.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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With that in mind, try incorporating one or two servings of yogurt into your daily routine, suggests Dominguez.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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