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
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
Irwin shared a series of snaps, alternating between photos of the family of three, individual shots of the 4-year-old and an image of the mother-daughter duo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Danny Horn, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The alternate persona of comedian Andy Kaufman — who played Latka Gravas on the ABC series from 1978 to 1983 and died in 1984 at age 35 — Tony was not a welcome guest on the show.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Team Canada is captained by Sidney Crosby, with alternates in Cale Makar and Connor McDavid.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Patty’s, where Matt fights his old mentor, alternating between rage and despondency.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
Irwin shared a series of snaps, alternating between photos of the family of three, individual shots of the 4-year-old and an image of the mother-daughter duo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In recent years, Krumholtz has had an air of prestige about him, starring in David Simon’s The Deuce (2017–2019) and his adaptation of Philip Roth’s alternate history novel, The Plot Against America (2020).
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The alternate persona of comedian Andy Kaufman — who played Latka Gravas on the ABC series from 1978 to 1983 and died in 1984 at age 35 — Tony was not a welcome guest on the show.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
The 12 jury members will be joined by six alternates.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Team Canada is captained by Sidney Crosby, with alternates in Cale Makar and Connor McDavid.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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These plants swap out radioactive fuel rods and a water-coolant system with a salt slurry mixed with nuclear fuel and offer myriad benefits over their older brethren.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite expansions over the latest six consecutive months through March, new orders have been mixed over the past two years, reflecting expansions in 15 of the past 24 months.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Walmart is expected to give an update on its retail business and other alternative revenue streams, such as the membership program and advertising, on Tuesday and Wednesday at an investor event in Dallas.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Last November, the Will County Board voted to explore an alternative use plan.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Throw a colorful cardigan over your shoulders (like the Gap Factory Pale Banana Crewneck Cardigan), opt for baby pink linen pants, or find another way to add a pop of color to your seasonal wardrobe.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Spring fashion is all about airy fabrics, floral patterns, and on-trend seasonal hues — and Amazon got the memo.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At least half of the Yankees’ regular lineup is using them as Jazz Chisholm Jr, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells combined for nine of the 15 homers.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The two combined for 1,182 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, and now look to take the next steps as leaders in the locker room.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The quiet suburban streets of Massapequa Park seem an unlikely backdrop for one of the most notorious serial killer cases in recent history.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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Contextual Consistency: Unlike DALL-E 3, which often struggled with maintaining character or object consistency across multiple images, 4o shows improved performance in serial generation.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Roosevelt Park is still in progress, with a tennis court being converted into a roller rink, astro turf replacement at the pool area, new ADA entrances, decorative lightpoles in the center of new picnic tables and basketball court resurfacing and paving.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Empowering Innovation Without Losing Control Despite their growing autonomy, agentic AI systems should be seen as tools that augment human capabilities, not as replacements for human oversight.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2025
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From upscale eateries to casual cafés, most London restaurants offer an array of vegan menus either separate or incorporated into the main menu.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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