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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
Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The alternating stones were meant to represent the colors of the Monaco flag, according to Vogue.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 26 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
Different strategies in Stage 1 NASCAR alternating the stage lengths in an attempt to curb fuel-saving in the final two stages meant an elongated Stage 1, where teams would be forced to conserve fuel.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The alternating stones were meant to represent the colors of the Monaco flag, according to Vogue.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Besides an enormous stage, blue velvet curtains, a mixing console and safe catwalks, the building also features new classrooms and rehearsal spaces.—
Tim Greiving,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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With the SoCal sun cutting across the San Gabriel Mountains, the tastemaker spent the afternoon posted in the owner’s box, mixing with fans, influencers, and racing regulars.—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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After about a year, the trees normally have sent out adequate roots to exist with seasonal rainfall or watering of nearby lawns and shrubs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The seasonal Saturday Starlight Adventures tour lets guests enjoy festive refreshments along with sunset views and stargazing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The research highlights how combining quantum processors with classical computing resources may define the next phase of high-performance computing, offering a path toward solving problems that are currently out of reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled for Cleveland, combining to shoot only 44% from the field and turn the ball over 10 times.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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For spoken replies, the builder used Piper, which creates the sharp, rhythmic voice style Rocky has in the novel.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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But the new album’s rhythmic focus bears out the description.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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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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Economies are cyclical, fluctuating between periods of expansion, peak, contraction and trough.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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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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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,
9 May 2026
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Google has begun incorporating AI usage into performance reviews for software engineers, though managers have discretion over how it is measured, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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