alternative
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The other big tech spenders may be forced to follow Alphabet’s lead in selling equity as an alternative to heaping on more debt.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s a question to which the film merely poses an alternative: If current policies continue, the exhausted Earth will gradually yield less and less and a food shortage will result anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Electrolysis offers a cleaner alternative because it uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Primm, an alternative to Vegas for Southern Californians that cut 45 minutes off the drive, suffered a decline in tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic and saw increased competition from tribal casinos in California.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"Better than the alternative," I respond immediately with the joke my father always uses whenever someone tells him he’s looking older.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing alternative
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Catcher in the Rye
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
