alternate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The novel then alternates its focus among three characters who are connected in the aftermath.
"The broader effects of trade policy changes may only become apparent with a significant lag," the report concluded, noting policy uncertainty and the difficulty of finding alternate suppliers.
From BBC
The mixed team relay sees teams of one man and one woman completing four alternate laps of the course, with two ascents and two descents per lap.
From BBC
Not when Mr. Reardon was already alternating his nervous glances at the file with nervous glances at Jonah.
From Literature
Yamamoto threw 20 pitches to a pair of his teammates, with right-handed hitting catcher Will Smith and left-handed hitting infielder Hyeseong Kim alternated at-bats.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
