Alternating
Alternating adjective - Occurring by turns; first one and then the other.
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Synonyms for Alternating
Continuing is an antonym for alternating.
Continuing
Continuing adjective - Going on and on without any interruptions.
Usage example: the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country
Alternating is an antonym for continuing.
Both words in one sentence
- In The Dresden Files, Karrin Murphy gets a couple of these in, usually alternating between reading the rights and continuing the conversation.
Source: Miranda Rights
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