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alternating

ADJECTIVE
changing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
changeable developing dynamic growing uncertain unstable
STRONG
altering modifying wavering
WEAK
inconstant irresolute mobile unsteady
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain stable steady sure
WEAK
fixed unchanging
ADJECTIVE
regular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant efficient formal periodic routine standardized steady systematic
STRONG
automatic classified consonant even flat invariable level probable rational serial set smooth straight uniform
WEAK
accordant arranged congruous cyclic dependable established exact expected fixed harmonious in order measured mechanical methodical momentary ordered organized patterned precise punctual recurrent regulated rhythmic stated successive symmetrical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorderly irregular unstable unsteady untrustworthy weak
STRONG
broken changing different disordered inconsistent indefinite rough uneven unfair
WEAK
abnormal anomalous eccentric extraordinary imbalanced infrequent rare uncommon unusual variable
ADJECTIVE
succeeding/successive
Synonyms
WEAK
consecutive ensuing following after in a row in line next next in line for next in order next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequent subsequential succedent successional
Antonyms
WEAK
antecedent antedating preceding previous
ADJECTIVE
successive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding
WEAK
following after in line next next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequential succedent successional
ADJECTIVE
varying
Synonyms
STRONGEST
changeable changing differing fluctuating shifting
STRONG
deviating vacillating waffling wavering
WEAK
flexible inconstant irregular uncertain unstable unsteady volatile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fixed stable
ADVERB
back and forth
Synonyms
WEAK
backwards and forwards from pillar to post from side to side in and out seesaw to and fro up and down vacillating

Example Sentences

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The book unfolds through the alternating voices of Faye and three people vital to her career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

For efficiency reasons, data centers are transitioning to using more direct current, or DC, electric systems, as opposed to the alternating current that most of the broader electric grid uses.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

When electrons were fired through two narrow openings, they produced a pattern of alternating light and dark bands on a detector.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Jonasi and reps for Lebo M didn’t respond to emails seeking comment, but the two have been busy on social media, making alternating statements and sub-posting each other for weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It must have been twenty feet tall, walls lined with dark and light colored stones in an alternating pattern.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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