as in alternately
in place of another option
We could go out for dinner or, alternatively, we could get takeout.
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Recent Examples of alternatively
Or alternatively, too cold and critical.
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
If air conditioning isn't an option, consider other ways to lower your bedroom's temperature or, alternatively, your body's temperature.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The headlong rush of Na’s bonkers would-be international blockbuster left Cannes alternatively awed, befuddled and thrilled.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Migrations like these happen for many reasons—new apps and systems might have a better business case because of technological edge or cost, alternatively, a merger or acquisition might mean that new staff have to be brought into alignment with the broader company.
—Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
It is alternatively referred to as social constructivism or social constructionism.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
There's also a seating space for one that could alternatively make room for a washer/dryer.
—Adam Williams
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
The president, alternatively, has faced falling approval ratings, with approval ratings for his handling of the economy falling to a new career low of 31% earlier this month, according to a CNN poll.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Vegetarian pies and white or whole-wheat crust are alternatively offered.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
If air conditioning isn't an option, consider other ways to lower your bedroom's temperature or, alternatively, your body's temperature.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The headlong rush of Na’s bonkers would-be international blockbuster left Cannes alternatively awed, befuddled and thrilled.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Migrations like these happen for many reasons—new apps and systems might have a better business case because of technological edge or cost, alternatively, a merger or acquisition might mean that new staff have to be brought into alignment with the broader company.
—Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
It is alternatively referred to as social constructivism or social constructionism.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
There's also a seating space for one that could alternatively make room for a washer/dryer.
—Adam Williams
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
The president, alternatively, has faced falling approval ratings, with approval ratings for his handling of the economy falling to a new career low of 31% earlier this month, according to a CNN poll.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Vegetarian pies and white or whole-wheat crust are alternatively offered.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternatively
alternately
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Others point to the May 15 death of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis, who alternately promoted and removed the Billy Goat Curse placed on the team by his uncle in 1945 before it allegedly was broken with the 2016 World Series win.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Credit to the animation, though — bright pops of artistry that alternately evoke Steven Universe and Rick and Morty.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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“Alternatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternatively. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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