every other

idiom

: all those that are different or separate from the person or thing that has already been mentioned

It's a problem that's affecting this town and every other one in the state.

—used to say that some repeated activity, event, etc., alternately happens and does not happen in consecutive named periods

I run every other day.

The contest is held every other year.

Examples of every other in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Diaz played 40 games at shortstop for the A’s last season (31 starts) in addition to seeing action at every other infield position and left field. —

Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024 They were rejected, as was every other applicant, until last year, when the crypto firm Grayscale won a crucial court case in favor of the product. —

Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 28 May 2024 Sandy's been one of the medical doctors, going every other year for the last 20-something years. —

Sandy Hazelip, Ellie Hamby, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024 Right now, the under-the-radar storefront is packed with savings spanning fashion, home, kitchen, tech, and virtually every other category. —

Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for every other

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