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alternative

Definition for alternative

adjective as in other, alternate

Strongest match

different

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second, substitute, surrogate

noun as in possible choice

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As public trust in the integrity of CDC guidelines wobbles, alternative sources for information have stepped up.

On the album's philosophical closer, Paris, she even lets herself sing off key – preferring the honesty of that vocal to a more polished, auto-tuned alternative.

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Given those limitations, some are looking at alternative technology.

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The alternative is failure, and the resignation of yet another PM.

From BBC

“The proposed fund is designed as an alternative to conventional litigation in the courtroom,” said Biros.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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