as in mixes
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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The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Mishra then abruptly juxtaposes a scene from Gaza, flush with heavy-handed language that bludgeons home his comparison.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The manufacturers of almost all of them will provide repairs, replacements, or refunds.—
Adam Iscoe,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tesla’s service and collision centers are already overwhelmed with these modifications as well as other concerns, such as self-driving computer replacements in newer cars.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2024
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While at Anfield, subs Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi combined to provide one of the moments of the season with the winning goal in that memorable victory.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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While at Anfield, subs Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi combined to provide one of the moments of the season with the winning goal in that memorable victory.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Spiritual leaders say while the Muslim holy book, the Quran, is a main reference, their faith incorporates certain beliefs found in other religions, such as reincarnation.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hilliard, who holds a Master of Library Science degree, incorporates her persisting loves of small towns, big cities, fashion and mysteries into her books.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Alternates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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