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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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

Being in such a remote area makes it impossible to sell direct to customers, and there are only limited options to meet traders who pass through.

From Barron's • 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

Left with few good options, Michael Saylor’s company “kicked the can down the road” with plans for stock buybacks and bitcoin sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Having a few more options might be nice—especially if I get to pick them out myself.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy