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 backup
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as in seasonal
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as in substitute
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Recent Examples of alternate
Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Spending more than few hours staring at the alternating gray and ivory walls and floors is enough to explain why people hate hospitals — or instill a fresh hatred for this hospital in particular.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
There’s probably an alternate universe out there somewhere with Luck winning a Super Bowl and an MVP or two.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Travis Bean, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
While these were just the first crop of names to be released, there’s still a chance that a Dolphins player makes it as an alternate.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The teams then alternate, competing one routine at a time.
—Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Spending more than few hours staring at the alternating gray and ivory walls and floors is enough to explain why people hate hospitals — or instill a fresh hatred for this hospital in particular.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Deadpool & Wolverine includes multiple alternate versions of Deadpool, and Nicepool’s the annoying one with a man bun.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
There’s probably an alternate universe out there somewhere with Luck winning a Super Bowl and an MVP or two.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
This insightful film alternates between Johnson’s highly regimented lifestyle and revealing personal interviews with friends, family and medical professionals, as well as broader discussions with experts about humanity’s long-standing desire to conquer mortality.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
While these were just the first crop of names to be released, there’s still a chance that a Dolphins player makes it as an alternate.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternate
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The series’ narrative mixes intense crime-solving with emotional depth, exploring themes of gender equality, resilience, and solidarity among women.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
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This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Martinez plans to examine what happens in cities that use the alternative approach of deploying mental health professionals and peer counselors on crisis calls rather than armed police.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The brand has six permanent physical stores, two seasonal stores, and wholesale partners including Shopbop, Fwrd and all the major department stores.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some towns have become seasonal playgrounds for the rich, with workers unable to afford to live anywhere close.—
John Branch,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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But these posts aren’t a substitute for actual community and support.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bao and Broth The OG Tofu Bun: Crispy Tofu is a great substitute for the menu’s 5-spice Pork Belly Bun.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The series’ animation, led by Leo Romero and Polygon Pictures, combines 2D and 3D techniques.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Another network of satellites managed by the Space Force's Space Development Agency—set up during the first Trump administration to develop new space capabilities more quickly—will combine missile detection, tracking, data relay, and targeting functions.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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As a serial killer moved like a shadow across Charlotte, one woman made a promise In 1994, Charlotte police searched for a murderer.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hall will return as America’s favorite fictional serial killer, Dexter Morgan, alongside David Zayas as Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan, and James Remar as Harry Morgan.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Short has major-league experience around the infield and profiles as a replacement for Grae Kessinger, whom Houston traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in January.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Both our regional electric grid manager and federal agencies have issued dire warnings of a near-term electricity reliability cliff as Maryland is closing baseload power plants prematurely with no reliable replacements in sight.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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The deep crimson became a popular hair color; makeup mavens were sweeping and swiping deep berry pigments across their cheeks, lips, and eyelids; and manicurists everywhere were being asked to incorporate the moody hue into all types of different designs.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Schiaparelli has since reinvented the lobster dress, with creative directors Bertrand Guyon and Daniel Roseberry incorporating the luxe shellfish into their spring 2017 couture and spring 2024 ready-to-wear collections, respectively.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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