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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
Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The neutral beige upper is paired perfectly with the alternating pink and white laces, adding a subtle pop of color to any spring outfit, from casual denim to elegant maxi dresses.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 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
The films are uniquely presented in an alternating sequence across four different screens, emphasizing Conner’s signature manipulation of light, sound, and found footage.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The neutral beige upper is paired perfectly with the alternating pink and white laces, adding a subtle pop of color to any spring outfit, from casual denim to elegant maxi dresses.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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Intoxicating hemp sidesteps being labelled as marijuana by relying on alternate psychoactive chemicals like Delta-8 THC or THCa, rather than the Delta-9 THC found in marijuana.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers are introducing a blue uniform as an alternate road jersey for the first time in the team’s history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is on the first floor of McIntire’s home.—
Allen G. Breed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If budget is no concern, dig into the Dream Feast, which gives the chef full permission to get creative and craft a seasonal five-course experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Because the company’s recent seasonal programs have been more astounding than its classics.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kallat’s artistic practice encompasses painting, collage, photography, and installation, and explores themes of time, space, measurement, and nature, frequently juxtaposing the historic with the present, and the celestial with the mundane.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rosi’s artistry grasps the limitations of being a long-term guest, visually juxtaposing the ancient and elemental, busts and people.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An El Niño is a natural temporary and cyclical warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather across the planet.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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An El Niño is a natural temporary and cyclical warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather across the planet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, in a February report, Nvidia said incorporating more than 20,000 hours of first-person videos into robot training improved the success rate of tasks like rolling T-shirts, sorting playing cards, unscrewing bottle caps and using a syringe, by more than 50%.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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