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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
ADJECTIVE
substitute
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Example Sentences

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Europe is looking to alternate suppliers, and has been importing more from Africa, for instance.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Guests whose reservations were canceled were given false explanations such as plumbing or maintenance problems, or were sent to alternate rental locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

While the pacing stumbles a little in the first half, it picks up satisfyingly on alternate Earth with John Ward’s as-yet-unknown master plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

If you want to continue with your QCDs and your husband wants to switch to taxable RMDs to boost your savings, why not alternate?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It kind of freaked Chess out to hear her talking about the alternate world like it was a fact.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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