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
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Jury selection is in the final stages, and opening statements are expected to take place Monday afternoon after the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates is selected.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 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
To prevent that from happening, on Monday morning, both sides will whittle down the remaining 43 jurors into a final group of 12 men and women and six alternates, who will ultimately decide the hip-hop mogul’s fate.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Jury selection is in the final stages, and opening statements are expected to take place Monday afternoon after the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates is selected.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 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
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Since your job was seasonal, the terms of your employment may have also been governed by a contract or agreement.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Some restaurants add a few farm fresh vegetables to their dishes and call them seasonal, but one Connecticut restaurant is adding something more.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 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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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
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Whisk egg and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until combined; brush top of pastry with egg mixture.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Noun
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Our testers incorporated the whitening strips into their regular routines for one to three weeks to get a full idea of how well each product held up to their claims.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 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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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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