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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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Personnel would have gone to the hotel before his arrival to detect threats; he also would have been accompanied by armed security who may have used an alternate hotel entrance, said Scott Stewart, a vice president of TorchStone Global.Hugh Son, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lorna Dane in the Fox TV series The Gifted, based on an alternate imagining of the X-Men film series.James Factora, Them, 6 Dec. 2024
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Just steps away from the castle, guests can immerse themselves in the seasonal events taking place.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In January, Alaska Airlines will start offering nonstop, seasonal service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, via Apple Vacations/FunJet Vacations.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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The driving force of the track is the rhythmic energy that infuses both its lyrics and beats, mixing percussion with horns in a way that feels at once classic and contemporary.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also known as the cyclic ketogenic diet, this dietary pan involves switching between a keto diet and a higher-carb diet.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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This revelation constrains modern understanding of the Pleistocene sea level fluctuations during an epoch of lower carbon dioxide concentrations, the cyclic glaciation and deglaciation periods, ecosystem recovery, and the transition between warming and cooling periods.Carly Miller, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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When to use vitamin C serum Like most actives, dermatologists recommend slowly incorporating vitamin C into your skin-care routine to avoid irritation.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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For me, this approach to innovation—incorporating both operational efficiency and community impact—has become a guiding principle.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the most sinister aspect of the movie, to me, is how banal its serial rapists are—how corny and ineffectual, these cringeworthy failsons.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Richard Ramirez, one of the most prolific and violent serial killers in American history—has attracted more than his fair share of fangirls.Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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But periodic soil and water sampling by land managers could tip them off if the snakes show up.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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