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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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Regeneron subsequently asked to switch to an alternate third-party manufacturer.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Perhaps, in an alternate timeline, Cadillac’s comely and contemporary, two-row SUV might have struggled to find a wider audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The brothers of Jeanie Buss worked in the front office, with Joey serving as alternate governor, vice president of research and development and the chief executive of the G League team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Then, add the dry ingredients, making sure to alternate with milk until everything is mixed.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Their labels alternate between sounding patriotic and menacing: “Rocket’s Red Glare.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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