alternated

verb

Definition of alternatednext
past tense of alternate
as in mixed
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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  1. juxtaposed
  2. incorporated
  3. interspersed
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  • Additionally, angelic transparency in dresses creates an ethereal quality, often juxtaposed with oversized trousers for a modern twist on proportions.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
  • And just like that, the romanticism of this expression quickly unravels when juxtaposed against corporate actions like layoffs, pay cuts, or more bureaucratic treatment of staff.
    Pam Cohen, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of juxtaposed
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  • For the Oilers’ win over the Flyers, producers incorporated scenes from more than two seasons’ worth of footage that was shot for an early entry into the sports documentary catalog, called ‘The Boys On The Bus’.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Visual effects and holograms have been incorporated, with plans to experiment with interactive formats in upcoming episodes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of incorporated
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  • In addition to snowmelt, Moir said, the Highlands are experiencing more frequent storms and floods, interspersed with longer periods of dry weather that increase the risk of wildfires.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Dozens of galleries are interspersed between the luxury shopping.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of interspersed
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