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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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UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said on Friday that the closure of key maritime routes has forced the use of longer and more expensive alternatives to transport aid.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The ECB held the deposit rate at 2% on Thursday but debated alternatives, including a rate hike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Scientists have been searching for alternatives that are easier to obtain and more sustainable.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Calanche, a former police commissioner, said she too supports alternatives to police, telling an audience recently that youth programs would be a top budget priority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The terms favored in this course are mostly those in common use in the U.S., but when more than one system of terms is widely used, the alternatives are mentioned.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones