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alternatives

NOUN

possible choice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opportunity option substitute

STRONG

druthers pick preference recourse redundancy selection sub

WEAK

back-up other other fish in sea other fish to fry take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONG

rejection

WEAK

compulsion constraint necessity obligation restraint

Example Sentences

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The Iran war also created demand for alternatives to fossil fuels.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"The use of herbs and natural seasonings as alternatives to salt or culinary techniques such as using the acidity of citrus fruits may help reduce discretionary salt use while maintaining food palatability," concluded Santos.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

To measure underlying inflation, the new chairman has urged the central bank to look at alternatives to its standard gauge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The conditions are notably better than the alternatives.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The first and second officers may have been waiting for the captain to make decisions, but still may have been unwilling to pose alternatives.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell