as in to mix
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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as in alternative
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as in backup
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as in seasonal
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as in substitute
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Recent Examples of alternate
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Most importantly, his films require the kind of alternating distant and close concentration that mimics the dopamine cycle of a TikTok feed — or the Skibidi Toilet master playlist on autoplay.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The cryptocurrency has benefited from both liquidity in the stock market giving a boost to risk assets, as well as recent risk-off scenarios related to concerns about tariffs and deficits in the U.S. that have driven gains in gold as well as alternate assets like bitcoin.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 May 2025
George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
After several hours of questioning, the parties by Friday evening selected 12 jurors and 4 alternates.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Verb
The ship will sail seven-night alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, partnering alongside Royal’s Utopia of the Seas that debuted in summer 2024 at Port Canaveral.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Most importantly, his films require the kind of alternating distant and close concentration that mimics the dopamine cycle of a TikTok feed — or the Skibidi Toilet master playlist on autoplay.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
Here's a look at other criminal cases in which the suspects invoked an alternate perpetrator.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The cryptocurrency has benefited from both liquidity in the stock market giving a boost to risk assets, as well as recent risk-off scenarios related to concerns about tariffs and deficits in the U.S. that have driven gains in gold as well as alternate assets like bitcoin.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Noun
Audiences can see it, for example, in the closing number of the first act, when the cast alternates between being one set of characters in a nightclub and another in a submarine.
—George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
After several hours of questioning, the parties by Friday evening selected 12 jurors and 4 alternates.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Ditch denim for these alternative styles that are cooling and so easy to wear to all of your summer activities — especially while many of our picks are going for can’t-beat prices during Memorial Day weekend.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The time allocated could not be a substitute for instructional time.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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This enhanced financial performance, combined with robust sales growth and commitments from institutional investors, has transformed investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The song will serve as the opening theme song for Smoke, a series about a detective and an arson investigator in pursuit of a pair of serial arsonists.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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The streamer has greenlit a drama starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham that tracks the face-off between a homicide detective and a serial killer.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But the reality is that there is no replacement for Pulisic.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Nearly two weeks later, sources close to the situation tell The Star that Self and his assistants are operating with the expectation that Vaughn, the 50-year-old Pasadena, California native, will indeed be hired as Norm Roberts’ replacement in the near future.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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All the clubs in Fickett's after-school program incorporate academic goals.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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At the Well, a Jewish wellness group, incorporates the Zodiac into its work.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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