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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Others caution, however, that frontier AI companies such as Anthropic could end up offering less-costly alternatives to Palantir’s services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

This approach involves replacing several power-consuming components at once with more efficient alternatives to maintain enough warmth and functionality for continued science operations.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

From time to time, there are rumblings in Lib Dem ranks, wondering aloud why the party doesn't seem to be the beneficiary of a restless electorate on the hunt for alternatives.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Walter diversified the portfolio into alternatives, which was expanded by his successor, legendary fund manager Jack Meyer, who attracted a number of talented money managers.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But it was still better than wrestling with the alternatives.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer