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Musicians who have alternately formed a Shaggs tribute band or arranged their music for an instrumental duo speak to the odd intricacies of the music, which runs counter to the idea that it was just being made up in real time in the studio.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
After cornering poor Shinia and alternately hitting on her and warning her to stay away from him, Dakota has one last move to pull.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
From Karen Black, who can seem alternately gorgeous and bedraggled, joyous and defeated, Jaglom has gotten one of her finest portrayals and surely her best comic performance.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Using a separate large spoon for each batter, alternately drop spoonfuls of plain and chocolate batters into the prepared pan.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
After cornering poor Shinia and alternately hitting on her and warning her to stay away from him, Dakota has one last move to pull.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
From Karen Black, who can seem alternately gorgeous and bedraggled, joyous and defeated, Jaglom has gotten one of her finest portrayals and surely her best comic performance.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Using a separate large spoon for each batter, alternately drop spoonfuls of plain and chocolate batters into the prepared pan.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternately
Adverb
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Paul has alternatively claimed that Mortensen got physical with her in recent weeks.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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When a medic advised him that the cut would need stitches, Green suggested piercing the bandage up with a stud — or, alternatively, throwing some Elmer’s glue on it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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During the class, Renee didn’t explicitly dwell on the price drop, instead choosing to emphasize the highs.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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But officials said earlier this year the city was no longer interested in the takeover, and, instead, Lyster said the city is eyeing transit options to link multiple billion-dollar developments around Anaheim.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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