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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
  • 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
  • Meanwhile Galerie Jean-Francois Cazeau juxtaposes Picasso ceramics and Minotaur etchings with an evocative Yves Klein blue sculpture inspired by Michelangelo’s Slave-‘L’Esclave Mourant d’apres Michel Ange’ (1962)-and Filippo di Giuliano’s 15th Century ‘Master of the Fiesole Epiphany’.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of juxtaposes
Noun
  • Riley hasn’t had any issue finding replacements at running back in the past.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While most of the wide shots used Robles, Goldenberg chose which actor to focus on in the medium and tighter shots on a case-by-case basis, sometimes using digital head replacements to put Jerome’s head on Robles’ body.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of replacements
Noun
  • During the previous five-year period, North American subs more-than doubled whereas APAC subs were up 57%.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With Wall Street turning on the streamers’ drive for subs over profit, Netflix changed course a couple of years ago and was followed by several others.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of subs
Verb
  • The main living area is outfitted with a fireplace, the retro-style kitchen incorporates flat-front cabinets and a large deck provides unobstructed views over the rugged landscape.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each bot is tied to an outcome and incorporates specific features, including contextual understanding and escalation capabilities.
    Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of incorporates
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