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
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Teams alternated skaters – women skated against women and men against men – in 15-minute turns.
—Colleen English, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
John Russell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The song was also part of Garth Brooks' 1999 album created under the alternate persona of Chris Gaines.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Pro Bowl alternates are yet to be announced, and at the very least, the players whose teams make the Super Bowl will need to be replaced.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Repeat by alternating sides, or do sets on each side.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Teams alternated skaters – women skated against women and men against men – in 15-minute turns.
—Colleen English, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Shortly after her character was killed off, she was invited to guest star as an alternate version of Laurel, the Black Siren, on spinoff series Flash.
—John Russell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The song was also part of Garth Brooks' 1999 album created under the alternate persona of Chris Gaines.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Additionally, the Chiefs had eight alternates selected: quarterback Patrick Mahomes, cornerback Trent McDuffie, linebacker Nick Bolton, fullback Carson Steele, defensive end George Karlaftis, punter Matt Araiza, linebacker Leo Chenal and kicker Harrison Butker.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Pro Bowl alternates are yet to be announced, and at the very least, the players whose teams make the Super Bowl will need to be replaced.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Its Yappy Hour menu includes $10 specialty cocktails such as the Rescue Dog Sangria and the Good Boy, which mixes vodka, cold brew coffee, peanut butter whiskey, espresso and brown sugar.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Arab nations have expressed vehement opposition and offered an alternative reconstruction plan that would leave the Palestinians in place.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But Charlamagne on Friday questioned Schumer’s logic, arguing Democrats should have presented an alternative funding measure.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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There are already a number of green energy options available, including solar and wind power, but they are limited by things like capacity issues and seasonal dependence.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Throw a scrumptious picnic complete with orange wine, watermelon crisps, and more with these seasonal finds.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Boateng played 48 minutes on March 1 and logged 28 minutes as a substitute in last week’s 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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There was one game at Newcastle when a new player was sent on as a substitute and promptly lost the opponent he was meant to be marking at a set piece.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rather, people combine the products, techniques, and strategies that work for them.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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But his prematurely craggy voice and melodies, combined with arrangement rooted in string bands, were nothing like the soft-rock dudes on the radio; if anything, Hurley was acid folk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The serial killer's brother also turned a letter over to the police in which Jesperson confessed to a total of eight murders.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Based on a true story, this is the tale of a woman (Annaleigh Ashford) whose father (Dennis Quaid) happened to be a serial killer known as Happy Face.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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This buildup can reduce the water pressure, create clogs, or lead to leaks, forcing you to hire a plumber for repairs and replacement jobs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Levin and others have said that bearing walls within the present structure limit remodeling options and unknowns in the old building could bring renovation costs up to replacement cost.—
Graydon Megan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The city was officially incorporated in May 1925 when the population was about 5,000 and farming was a key highlight.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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And Jack Smith using the power of government, incorporating these law firms, in my - in my view, were trying to disrupt and take down the Republican nominee for president.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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