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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
How to Alternate Mowing Direction Cardinal directions—north, east, south, west—are not important to your mowing plan, but alternating directions are.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 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
Then add kitchen scraps and green clippings, and continue alternating layers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
How to Alternate Mowing Direction Cardinal directions—north, east, south, west—are not important to your mowing plan, but alternating directions are.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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That alternate channel has become even more important after Iran vowed Monday to completely close the strait in response to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Deviations due to materials shortages or supplier delays cannot easily be overcome by using alternate channels.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The service From those on reception to the barmen mixing the cocktails, staff are helpful and friendly, without being over-the-top attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yakgwa is a type of traditional Korean cookie made by mixing wheat flour with honey, sesame oil, ginger juice and a bit of rice wine and then pressing the dough mixture into a mold and deep-frying it.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The next seasonal blue moon will fall on May 20, 2027, Time and Date said.—
Hali Smith
May 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2026
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Their system captured seasonal rainfall, controlled flash floods, and distributed water across difficult terrain with remarkable efficiency.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The Gen 1 models were assembled by combining replica 356 bodies with more modern Porsche suspension, engines, transmissions, and more.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Optical interferometers were invented more than a century ago, but orchestrating and combining signals from multiple telescopes across long baselines has proved much harder to accomplish with visible light compared to the relative ease of working in radio waves.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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After Ukrainian rhythmic gymnasts Sofiia Krainska and Varvara Chubarova protested the Russian and Belarusian anthems at this week’s European Championships, the UGF has issued a call for global action.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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There’s also a powerful multi-arpeggiator for creating complex rhythmic and melodic lines.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
26 May 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
Adjective
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Take 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths, inhaling fully into the belly and chest, exhaling without force.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The core technique involves 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths followed by a breath hold, repeated for three to four rounds over roughly 10 to 15 minutes.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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But Frontier has been incorporating service upgrades.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Jake, who previously interned at amNewYork, enjoys telling sports stories with a human-interest element and incorporating video within his coverage.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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