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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However, a report to the education committee said it had considered all "reasonable alternatives" and decided closure was the "most appropriate response".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The recent trial failure for ampreloxetine prompted the company to accelerate a review of strategic alternatives and launch a restructuring plan, which included slashing half of its workforce.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Instead, we thought about historical pivot points and built a list of classics, along with a few alternatives for each title.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

He is offering only one policy option to debate, a change from Greenspan’s practice of providing alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

“By any means necessary” meant examine the obstacles, determine the vision, find the resolve, and explore the alternatives toward dissolving the obstacles.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey