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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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What if the Premier League changed its rules and awarded the trophy to the winners by alternate means?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh suggested that he may encourage the Fed to look at alternate inflation metrics that have shown more moderate readings recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

From Salon • May 10, 2026

I would be representing my country in Belgium that fall alongside Brenna Dowell, McKayla Maroney, and Kyla Ross, with Elizabeth Price as the noncompeting alternate.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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