every other

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant frequent permanent regular usual

WEAK

continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

Synonyms

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical punctuated recurrent recurring rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

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In every other technology shift—mainframe, mobile, internet—you needed people and companies to adopt the technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As with every other network or streamer, Peacock and Paramount+ would benefit from what is essentially a second-run publicity campaign for any nominated series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Like every other day, commuters filed on, seeking out their own little refuge along the window.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It had started off like every other adventure for the three best friends.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Just like every other day, I take my square section off Bioloaf Boy’s tray.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

every other

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