Synonyms of alternating

alternating 1 of 2

adjective

as in alternate

Related Words

• alternate
• seasonal
• rhythmic
• cyclic
• serial
• periodic
• recurrent
• intermittent
• continual
• occasional
• on-and-off
• recurring
• periodical
• sporadic
• erratic
• irregular
• spasmodic
• fitful
• aperiodic
• unsteady
• spotty

Dissimilar Words

• continuous
• constant
• incessant
• unceasing
• eternal
• perpetual
• everlasting
• interminable

alternating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of alternate

as in mixing

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.

Related Words

• mixing
• combining
• juxtaposing
• incorporating
• inserting
• blending
• weaving
• threading
• interspersing
• interlacing
• salting
• intermingling
• merging
• embodying
• mingling
• interweaving
• integrating
• amalgamating
• commingling
• wreathing
• lacing
• fusing
• assimilating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alternating

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

Told in alternating POVs between a sorceress, a woman knight and a serving girl, this is a fever dream of a fantasy novel with plenty of room for readers to make their own inferences about what’s really going on. — S.m. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Gradually stir in half-and-half and cheeses, alternating between 1/4 cup cream and a handful of the cheeses at a time. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026