alternating
Definitions
Adjective
- (of a current) reversing direction
Verb
- Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
- Exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
- Be an understudy or alternate for a role
- Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
- Do something in turns
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "alternating".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | organizing | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | longstanding | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | warmongering | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | waterproofing | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | cornhusking | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | formalizing | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | normalizing | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "alternating".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | alternative | 4 | 34 |
| 2 | alternatives | 4 | 17 |
| 3 | alternate | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | alteration | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | alterations | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | accelerating | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | altering | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | alerting | 3 | 4 |
| 9 | alternation | 4 | 2 |
| 10 | terminating | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | altercation | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | patenting | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | alliteration | 5 | 1 |
| 14 | tenting | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | alienating | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | faltering | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | obliterating | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | masterbating | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | altercations | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | adulteration | 5 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "alternating" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "alternating" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "alternating" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | conducts | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "alternating".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 7
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Boulder County Seeks Input on Proposed Alternating Use Trail Pilot
May 8, 2026 Boulder County (.gov)
May 8, 2026 Boulder County (.gov)
Louisiana DOTD announces alternating lane closures for signal upgrade work in Alexandria
Jun 18, 2026 Rapides Parish Journal
Jun 18, 2026 Rapides Parish Journal
Alternating Lane Closures Scheduled for Pothole Repair on Highway 102
May 1, 2026 Arkansas Department of Transportation (.gov)
May 1, 2026 Arkansas Department of Transportation (.gov)