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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternating
Adjective
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In Bond, characters can’t cross over to alternate realities and meet other versions of themselves.—
Colin Burnett,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Insights deploys the Times’ in-house Graphene AI content management system to determine a story’s bias, running a word-by-word analysis to generate an alternate view.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are already a number of green energy options available, including solar and wind power, but they are limited by things like capacity issues and seasonal dependence.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Throw a scrumptious picnic complete with orange wine, watermelon crisps, and more with these seasonal finds.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Soon enough, others began to join her – three dozen people dancing in a strange, feverish and rhythmic pattern.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Options typically include light, medium, strong, and pulsatile (rhythmic).—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Trends rooted in fundamental changes like demographic shifts or technological progress are more likely to stay, and the trends based on fashion are cyclic, but their time is short.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Because of its collaborations, CPR has been able to develop drugs like antibodies and cyclic peptides.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lauren's Polo gear also ingratiated itself into the hip-hop scene with many rappers incorporating the brand into their signature looks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Strategic use involves incorporating options as part of a long-term strategy, while tactical use focuses on managing short-term events or market actions.—
Michael Martin,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s everything to know about the inspiration behind Midnight in the Switchgrass and the real-life serial killer whose crimes match those depicted in the film.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Since it has been announced that John Lithgow has signed onto Resurrection to voice the younger version of his character, the serial killer Trinity, some fans wondered if that created space for Harris' character.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the Federal Reserve’s periodic Beige Book look at economic conditions, there were more than 50 mentions of either tariffs or trade policy concerns.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Yesterday’s defenses—periodic scans, manual oversight and static controls—crumble against adversaries wielding AI to exploit vulnerabilities at machine speed.—
Tim Eades,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Alternating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternating. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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