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Synonyms

every other

Idioms  
  1. Every second one in a series, as in I'm supposed to take this pill every other day. [c. 1400]


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“If you want to be a good business person, you figure it out. I used to be more relaxed about this,” said the 55-year-old, who refuels every other day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

Hamilton Lane is stepping into the seller’s shoes as a limited-partner in a private fund, so it books the position at the same price as every other limited partner in that other fund.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

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

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And how on the opposite side, the plain, white, unlined side, it said, “Visit Axel at least every other Saturday.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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