options

NOUN

alternative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit choice opportunity preference privilege right

STRONG

advantage claim dibs dilemma discretion druthers election franchise grant license pickup prerogative selection

WEAK

flipside free will other side of coin take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage misfortune

STRONG

loss refusal

Example Sentences

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She recently led Cboe’s global derivatives business, and she even has experience with open-outcry options trading.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

On Monday, England head coach Brendon McCullum said there are "lots of options" to replace Stokes as Test captain.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Pentagon briefings on a president’s military options in a conflict aren’t unusual, with Trump routinely holding formal and impromptu meetings on Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Either way, they knew they didn’t know as much as they should, especially about financial options.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis