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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Both alternating narratives are steeped in a poignant form of gallows humor.
—Alida Becker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
The alphabetical lists alternate between male and female names, and omit names that begin with letters Q, U, X, Y and Z.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Team Canada is captained by Sidney Crosby, with alternates in Cale Makar and Connor McDavid.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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One exception, UMass, which stuck with a pattern of alternating all the way to the national championship in 2021.
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Unsurprisingly, the second-year alternate captain leads the Pioneers in penalty minutes this season with 65.
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The 12 jury members will be joined by six alternates.
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Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.—
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Key News Asia ended a volatile week mixed as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India outperformed, and Japan and Singapore were off.—
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Moldovan streetwear thrives in Chișinău's underground clubs and alternative spaces rather than mainstream boutiques.—
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And Woltman and the team started pushing the song to alternative radio, sensing an opportunity to expand its success there.—
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Throw a colorful cardigan over your shoulders (like the Gap Factory Pale Banana Crewneck Cardigan), opt for baby pink linen pants, or find another way to add a pop of color to your seasonal wardrobe.—
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Last season, Germany’s Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A came top of the seasonal coefficient rankings, allowing Borussia Dortmund and Bologna access to the continent’s most prestigious competition for 2024-25.—
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
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Based on the true story of Robinson, who was abducted as a baby and raised by the family of a serial killer who was convicted of murdering her mother.—
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Notorious serial killer Gary Michael Hilton has confessed for the first time ever to the murder of a Florida nurse.—
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Empowering Innovation Without Losing Control Despite their growing autonomy, agentic AI systems should be seen as tools that augment human capabilities, not as replacements for human oversight.—
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Roosevelt Park is still in progress, with a tennis court being converted into a roller rink, astro turf replacement at the pool area, new ADA entrances, decorative lightpoles in the center of new picnic tables and basketball court resurfacing and paving.—
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By utilizing a design approach that incorporates societal and cultural themes, McNeil’s projects are a beautiful medley of soulful modern interiors.—
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The future of design incorporates old items, antiques, mixing them with new pieces and expanding palettes.—
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“Alternate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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