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

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

“Frozen vegetables compete against both shelf-stable and fresh alternatives, with the latter benefiting from consumer trends toward fresher food,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

China’s years of groundwork, she said, allows “technologies to be deployed at scale” that can make dollar alternatives more viable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

My mind whirs this way and that, weighing the alternatives, then grinds to a halt under the strain.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García