alternating 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of alternatingnext
as in alternate

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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.

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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
Los Angeles has yet to win two straight games this season, alternating losses and wins in each of the first five weeks, putting it in third place in the NFC West. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 Told in the course of four decades, and alternating between the perspectives of the couple’s colleagues and children, friends and lovers, Orringer’s novel examines justice, truth, fate, and freedom. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alternating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
  1. alternate
  2. mixing
  3. seasonal
  4. combining
  5. rhythmic
  6. juxtaposing
  7. cyclic
  8. incorporating
Adjective
  • The alternate versions certainly add extra bite, and a few outtakes could have made it to the main tracklist.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • While drivers are being urged to use alternate routes, some lanes on the Interstate 280 extension will be closed for road work.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of alternate
Verb
  • Emily Ratajkowski has been keeping busy in Los Angeles, mixing daring mirror selfies with a little romance.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Kitchenette-style counters are perfect for mixing a drink before heading out, and every room comes outfitted with a Marshall amp mini fridge (this is Nashville, after all).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixing
Adjective
  • Cornbread, barbecue chicken, grits and seasonal market vegetables now showcase Brock’s inventive, soulful cooking — and have brought diners back to the restaurant.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lueke said cooks can swap in different proteins or add seasonal ingredients such as squash in the fall or asparagus and peas in the spring.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of seasonal
Verb
  • Combining two reactor designs The research will focus on combining tokamaks and stellarators, two different types of machines designed to harness nuclear fusion for clean energy.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms The hotel’s 101 rooms and 15 suites follow the same philosophy of balancing past and present and celebrate Milan’s art, culture, and design, by combining timeless aesthetics with contemporary nods.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of combining
Adjective
  • The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.
    — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even the outro gives that familiar groove one final twist, carrying the chorus’ melodic and rhythmic framework into new lyrics rather than simply repeating the chorus again.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhythmic
Verb
  • Noah Goldstein, Sir Dylan, and Jake Miller, who produced the song with Rosalía, were surgical in structuring this masterpiece together, juxtaposing the song’s irreverence with its intense spirituality.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
  • To be sure, the former intended to evoke the elegance and versatility of a little black dress, juxtaposing the shiny surface of its leather body with the matte effect of the matching handle.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of juxtaposing
Adjective
  • Still, Converse’s sales hemorrhage raises fair questions about whether this is more than a cyclical decline.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There are many variations of silicones, but the two important categories used in beauty products are linear (like dimethicone) and cyclic (like cyclomethicone and cyclosiloxanes).
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cyclic
Verb
  • For the right project, incorporating EB-5 alongside appropriate oversight, experienced professionals and strong compliance procedures could help developers navigate a challenging financing environment and move projects toward completion.
    — Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This includes selecting suitable cutting tools, refining machining procedures, and incorporating robotic arms into assembly tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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