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take turns

VERB
rotate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
switch
STRONG
bandy ensue exchange follow interchange relieve spell succeed
WEAK
follow in sequence
Antonyms
STRONG
precede
WEAK
stay
VERB
vary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter differ diverge diversify divide fluctuate modify range
STRONG
alternate assort convert depart deviate digress disagree displace dissent divaricate inflect interchange mutate part separate swerve transform turn variegate
WEAK
be unlike blow hot and cold hem and haw permutate shilly-shally yo-yo
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree conform disorganize hold join keep maintain remain retain
STRONG
arrive come concur consent continue stay wait

Example Sentences

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Things happen like this in history, countries take turns, sometimes gradual, sometimes abrupt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The room was so small, they had to take turns if they wanted to lie down, and placed a piece of cardboard over a sewer hole as a makeshift mattress.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Someone has brought a megaphone; residents take turns leading chants.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Top staff take turns sitting with him on long trips, rotating so that others can sleep while one person remains by his side, according to White House officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

While we take turns being disappointed in Auntie Seema's opinions, we both love Auntie Seema to pieces.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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