Definition of "alternates" []

• Plural form of alternate. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of alternate. (verb)

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• "You know that ‘The plaque for alternates is down in the ladies room’ right?"
• "It took the attorneys about 45 minutes to pick the 12 jurors and four alternates from a pool of 40 prospective panelists."
• "On Friday, the defense and prosecution will each get a chance to remove as many as 12 jurors as a panel of 12 jurors and four alternates is chosen to hear the case."