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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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Recent Examples of alternating
Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
In Montgomery, churches could have alternating rows of pews roped off and pillows placed in the others, asking only family members to sit together.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
To rein in these non-traditional energy sources, researchers typically rely on rectifiers, or devices designed to convert the alternating current of electromagnetic waves—which oscillate in every which direction—into a direct current.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
The novel presents the alternating viewpoints of Alice and Eleanor in first person, as well as several chapters following John Billington’s point of view (which is disconcertingly rendered in third person).
—Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2020
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District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said early childhood students in full-day preschool will begin returning to their schools on an alternating-day basis beginning Thursday.
—Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
In Montgomery, churches could have alternating rows of pews roped off and pillows placed in the others, asking only family members to sit together.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2020
To rein in these non-traditional energy sources, researchers typically rely on rectifiers, or devices designed to convert the alternating current of electromagnetic waves—which oscillate in every which direction—into a direct current.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
The novel presents the alternating viewpoints of Alice and Eleanor in first person, as well as several chapters following John Billington’s point of view (which is disconcertingly rendered in third person).
—Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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The two were set to testify for a special hearing about what states could do to address affordability concerns as Colorado Democrats and Republicans pursue alternate solutions to the state’s high cost of living.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trying to find alternate suppliers and duplicate efforts in various regions has been really critical to the efforts that IPC is working with on behalf of the industry.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Choose from a variety of seasonal hues, including baby pink, light green, and lavender.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Deeply faithful to the restaurant's farm-to-table concept, chefs at NM curate seasonal menus featuring local ingredients.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Once contact is made, males rub their chins along the female’s spine, contracting their bodies in rhythmic waves, attempting to maneuver into alignment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection / For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trends rooted in fundamental changes like demographic shifts or technological progress are more likely to stay, and the trends based on fashion are cyclic, but their time is short.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Because of its collaborations, CPR has been able to develop drugs like antibodies and cyclic peptides.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
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Lauren's Polo gear also ingratiated itself into the hip-hop scene with many rappers incorporating the brand into their signature looks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Strategic use involves incorporating options as part of a long-term strategy, while tactical use focuses on managing short-term events or market actions.—
Michael Martin,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The serial killer's brother also turned a letter over to the police in which Jesperson confessed to a total of eight murders.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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That comedy, about a father who becomes a serial killer that sucks victims into his rectum, also plumbed an unserious premise for droll laughs and modest surprises.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And in spite of market turbulence caused by Mr. Trump's tariff threats, some experts think stocks are likely to gain strength in the months to come, although not without periodic bouts of volatility.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Conducting periodic retrospectives, creating an iterative feedback loop with stakeholders, and breaking down your strategy into manageable, agile pieces all helps to maintain alignment and enable progression toward business-objective achievement.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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