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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
To rein in these non-traditional energy sources, researchers typically rely on rectifiers, or devices designed to convert the alternating current of electromagnetic waves—which oscillate in every which direction—into a direct current.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
The novel presents the alternating viewpoints of Alice and Eleanor in first person, as well as several chapters following John Billington’s point of view (which is disconcertingly rendered in third person).
—Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2020
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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
To rein in these non-traditional energy sources, researchers typically rely on rectifiers, or devices designed to convert the alternating current of electromagnetic waves—which oscillate in every which direction—into a direct current.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
The novel presents the alternating viewpoints of Alice and Eleanor in first person, as well as several chapters following John Billington’s point of view (which is disconcertingly rendered in third person).
—Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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People with an allergy to kiwi should look for alternate sources of vitamin C. 6.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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Junior Anna Wallin is the alternate at the 30-team meet that includes Big 12 schools KU, Kansas State, Baylor, Iowa State and Oklahoma State.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Shake Shack's seasonal menu launched on May 20 and includes Spicy Fries and a special line-up of frozen custard shakes to sweeten your summer meal.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Manufacturers will need to do new studies to show whether seasonal shots still benefit healthy people younger than 65.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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After a moment of calibration, the machine naturally transitions into a rhythmic gait.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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The album features a rich combination of string instruments — Noah Leong on viola, Claudius Agrippa on violin, and Noam Tanzer on bass — all grounded by the rhythmic pulse of Ransom McCafferty on drums.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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First, pertussis naturally occurs in cyclic epidemics, peaking every two to five years.—
Annette Regan,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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The next step is to do a quick breathing routine like a cyclic sigh, which has really strong health benefits and really produces calm.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now, the River Cats are honoring that heritage and incorporating it into their game day threads for a limited number of games.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Joseph Vacher was executed via guillotine after he was found guilty of murder, but the true number of his victims remains a mystery Few know the name Joseph Vacher — even though his crimes surpassed those of the world’s most infamous serial killers.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Tucker, a serial killer, has a creative way of killing his victims, but that’s about as clever as the film gets.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Most hardware wallets, for example, require periodic internet connectivity for transaction signing, as every blockchain transaction requires input from the blockchain.—
Lior Lamesh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Guest chefs have pop-ups quarterly, and periodic special dining experiences are also on the menu.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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