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

From Salon • May 10, 2026

During that time, I alternate between watching whatever the nurses have put on the TV that day and scrolling my phone.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

In 2000, he became a Los Angeles County deputy alternate public defender in regional branches, including Long Beach and Compton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

You should appoint both a primary proxy and an alternate in case the primary isn’t available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

At the time, I was only dreaming about being chosen for the Worlds team—maybe as a specialist or even as a noncompeting alternate.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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