as in to mix
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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as in alternative
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as in backup
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as in seasonal
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as in substitute
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Recent Examples of alternate
Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.
Go to a community location with power if cold is extreme.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Essence, 20 June 2025
By Cathy Cassata Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Japanese walking alternates between fast and slow walking in three-minute intervals.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 June 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 June 2025
The Helix Midnight Luxe is a good option for combination sleepers, especially those who primarily alternate between side and back sleeping.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Limestone brick arches alternate with smooth tuff walls, some pockmarked, while others are chiseled with geometric shapes.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.
Go to a community location with power if cold is extreme.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Adjective
The Black male’s replacement with a white 55-year-old alternate hasn’t been discussed.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
By Cathy Cassata Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Japanese walking alternates between fast and slow walking in three-minute intervals.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 June 2025
Noun
In a full day of speaking directly to the jury, Slavik alternated between reading from notes on the lectern in front of her and looking straight at the four women and eight men of the panel.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 June 2025
The Helix Midnight Luxe is a good option for combination sleepers, especially those who primarily alternate between side and back sleeping.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
Verb
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Geologists recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 3 miles down the volcano's slopes during the eruption.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In finance, a risk score mixing public trends and private accounts, shown to a junior analyst without full rights, could breach GDPR, costing millions.—
Suman Sharma,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Roads were closed in the area and police were asking folks to avoid Cataldi Park and find alternative routes.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Although the film raked in over $44 million at the global box office, the need to bypass traditional studios reflects broader patterns where Black women must build alternative systems to access fair compensation.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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There are multiple bars and private dining rooms for corporate or special occasion gatherings and seasonal outdoor seating.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Each venue offers seasonal, ingredient-forward menus paired with polished pacing and graceful hospitality.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But what really rankles is the idea that these digital interlocutors are a plausible substitute for real friends or family.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The call is for more person-to-person clienteling, which can be aided by AI, yet AI is no substitute for the personal connection.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The waters of a Texas lake remain shrouded in mystery as dozens of young men’s bodies continue to be pulled from the depths, putting a community on edge as rumors of a serial killer continue to swirl.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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This time, we're introduced to Lottie, a grandmother who moonlights as a serial killer—and is forced to come out of retirement due to a series of unfortunate events.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Hershey had announced in January that Michele Buck, who had been CEO for over seven years, would retire next year and would transition to a senior advisor role once a replacement was named.—
Neil J Kanatt,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Use it as an assistant for your work, not as a replacement.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Further measures, including requiring foreign e-commerce firms to incorporate locally and pay VAT, are under consideration.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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This helps incorporate air into the batter and helps the cake rise in the oven.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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