Synonyms for Alternatively
al·ter·na·tive·ly

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1. alternatively, instead, or elseadverb

   in place of, or as an alternative to

   "Felix became a herpetologist instead"; "alternatively we could buy a used car"

   Synonyms:
   alternatively, rather, instead, or else

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1. List of paraphrases for "alternatively":

   alternately, subsidiarily, otherwise, conversely, optionally, instead, furthermore

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1. Michael Cooper:

   Perhaps during the following 11.7 billion years of cosmic history, XMM-2599 will become the central member of one of the brightest and most massive clusters of galaxies in the local universe, alternatively, it could continue to exist in isolation. Or we could have a scenario that lies between these two outcomes.

2. President Barack Obama:

   Fear can lead us to lash out against those who are different or lead us to try to get some sinister 'other' under control, alternatively, fear can lead us to succumb to despair or paralysis or cynicism.

3. President Barack Obama:

   Alternatively, fear can lead us to succumb to despair or paralysis or cynicism, fear can feed our most selfish impulses and erode the bonds of community.

4. Quyen Epstein-Ngo:

   It could be that the last several years have seen an increased ability, or willingness, to recognize that older adolescents who are still struggling could require more formal help and support, alternatively, it could be that increased pressures on adolescents to perform and achieve are leading to a push for more ADHD assessments.

5. Allison Forti:

   Be aware of how the news affects you. Does it trigger your anxiety ? Alternatively, does it make you feel safe because now you can choose what to do with that information ?