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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 UN said last week that many displaced families in Gaza were still forced to shelter in overcrowded tents or severely damaged structures due to the absence of safer alternatives.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Nvidia, the dominant player in the AI chip market, has underperformed fellow heavyweights and nascent alternatives alike this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Jefferies issued a Hold rating, citing risks like fuel availability and cheaper alternatives, despite the company’s first-mover advantage.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Meanwhile, the oil market has been relying heavily on alternatives to make up for that loss of supply.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“If the alternatives are jail or a pierced Adam’s apple, I shall happily push one of your carts. Though I can’t predict how far I’ll go.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole