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verb

Definition of alternatesnext
present tense third-person singular of alternate
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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alternates

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noun

plural of alternate
as in substitutes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternates
  1. juxtaposes
  2. replacements
  3. subs
  4. incorporates
Verb
  • Shot and edited like a commercial from the ’90s or early 2000s or promotional video for a huge fight, the sketch hilariously juxtaposes the blandness of the traditional office setting with the intensity of a raucous rager.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Her signature style juxtaposes iconic imagery — Audrey Hepburn swathed in graffiti, Ruth Bader Ginsburg crowned in florals — with biting wit and an unabashed love for maximalism.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of juxtaposes
Noun
  • The manufacturers of almost all of them will provide repairs, replacements, or refunds.
    Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of replacements
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of subs
Verb
  • The design theme incorporates vintage apothecary elements and a color palette that echoes Fords Gin’s signature green, with subtle nods to the brand’s overall aesthetic.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The video incorporates audio interpretations of flares, immersing viewers in the sun’s journey through both sound and visuals.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of incorporates
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