Synonyms for alternating
al·ter·nat·ing

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1. alternatingadjective

   (of a current) reversing direction

   "alternating current"

   Synonyms:
   alternating(a), alternate(a)

   Antonyms:
   noncyclical, direct, noncyclic

2. alternate(a), alternating(a)adjective

   occurring by turns; first one and then the other

   "alternating feelings of love and hate"

   Antonyms:
   direct, noncyclical, noncyclic

Matched Categories

1. • Electricity

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1. List of paraphrases for "alternating":

   work-linked, alternative

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How to use alternating in a sentence?

1. Samuel Goldlust:

   It uses alternating electric fields with rays that are placed directly on the scalp which works to kill tumor cells in a different way than surgery obviously, and in a different way than chemotherapy or radiation.

2. Shelby Oakley:

   They conceived it as not just having new systems on board, but alternating the shape of the hull and how it was going to move through the water, that was truly revolutionary.

3. Phil McAllister:

   [ h ] owever, we will need additional missions from SpaceX to implement our strategy of having each commercial provider flying alternating missions once per year, our goal has always been to have multiple providers for crewed transportation to the space station.

4. Bernie Ecclestone:

   We've got a contract in place (with Hockenheim), we just have to amend the years of the contract. It was alternating with Nuerburgring so we'll just take that out.

5. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan:

   The inside of the building has travel lanes alternating with safe lanes, where people are able to stand and look at the cars as they come by.