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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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In simple terms, electrification means replacing technologies that burn fossil fuels directly -- such as gas heating systems and diesel vehicles -- with electric alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

For students who struggle with these formal pathways, a host of alternatives exist, funded by school budgets.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But sales of knockoff merchandise are still surging, as the soaring cost of tickets and official products has fuelled demand for cheaper alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Beijing’s move to choke off the supply has spurred efforts to develop new products—these businesses are exploring alternatives ranging from iron-nitride magnets to magnet-free EV motors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Gretchen Silver knew he was as stubborn as he was vulnerable, so she began exploring alternatives.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg