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
Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
The Sweat Tour features the occasional collaborators alternating very short appearances on stage.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024
Scott Huver, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
An alternate option with good edge support is the Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep Luxe.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The Use of Photography is a collaboration, in which Ernaux’s writing alternates with that of the book’s co-author, the photographer and journalist Marc Marie.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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White columnists wrote him open letters, processing their own feelings about race, alternating between flattery and belligerence.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
The Sweat Tour features the occasional collaborators alternating very short appearances on stage.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Both filmmakers and composers thrive on raising the out-there bar on one another, resulting in the alternate grunt track.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
An alternate option with good edge support is the Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep Luxe.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Keto cycling alternates between following a strict keto diet and eating more carbs.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The Use of Photography is a collaboration, in which Ernaux’s writing alternates with that of the book’s co-author, the photographer and journalist Marc Marie.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Different species of salmon are occasionally mixed up.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Add the pureed carrots, beans and broth and mix well.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ten years ago, Mac users didn’t have much of a choice for alternative Mac-specific keyboards, but now, Magic Keyboard alternatives are plentiful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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However, the negative effects of rain can be mitigated by alternative voting methods such as mail-in ballots and early voting, according to another study conducted this year.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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This ski season, the Amtrak Winter Park Express will kick off its seasonal service on Dec. 20 and run from Denver’s Union Station to both the Winter Park Resort and nearby Fraser, Colorado, according to Amtrak.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Examine search trends to see seasonal fluctuations and identify opportunities to adapt targeting.Bahram Moshrefnoory, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, whatever ambition Newsom may have had if Joe Biden bowed out this year was dashed when Democratic leaders immediately anointed Harris as the substitute.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Douglas Davies for Lincoln Township Seat 1: Davies has a background in licensed substitute teaching and is currently an operations manager.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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The profile combined with a semi-tight sidecut offers a balance of float in powder and dependable edge-hold in hardpack.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The timepiece was inspired by a vintage grand complication pocket watch (serial no. 42500) that the brand had restored a few years previously.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lucy, of course, totally ignores this advice and tries to save the first two victims of the serial killer – Brian and Val.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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If Chickie can lure Dwight back into the fold, his replacement Vince and the others say, Chickie himself will be welcomed back too.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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These replacement practices often involve hobbies or activities that result in play.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Concession stands incorporate facial recognition to allow fans who have linked their wallets to the arena’s app to walk in and out, bypassing registers.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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