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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a slew of options that would add several thousand dollars to the base price of the car
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as in choices
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you will have the option to select one of several quite different health insurance plans
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Recent Examples of options
This year, Spirit Halloween has options for dressing up like the unlikely besties, with costumes from both their Shiz days and post-graduation lives.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Larger platforms, such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video, provide extensive parental control options.
—PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
The sandwich options vary by protein, with choices including Spam, bacon, ham and spicy pork.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As usual, the college football slate delivers tons of options, with none bigger than the Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State games.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
On one hand, fewer borrowing options may dampen demand and encourage schools to keep costs in check.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Those options, however, have practical issues.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sustainable supplement Americium-241 offers a sustainable supplement to Pu-238, expanding the fuel options for long-duration space nuclear power.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Staff have suggested three options, all having to do with flowers in honor of mom Bluebonnet.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Larger platforms, such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video, provide extensive parental control options.
—PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
The sandwich options vary by protein, with choices including Spam, bacon, ham and spicy pork.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As usual, the college football slate delivers tons of options, with none bigger than the Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State games.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
On one hand, fewer borrowing options may dampen demand and encourage schools to keep costs in check.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Those options, however, have practical issues.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sustainable supplement Americium-241 offers a sustainable supplement to Pu-238, expanding the fuel options for long-duration space nuclear power.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Staff have suggested three options, all having to do with flowers in honor of mom Bluebonnet.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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In fact, handbags, sneakers, boots, and other accessories from Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, Michael Kors, Coach, and Tory Burch are all a part of the sale.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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This set is perfect for shorter trips when a carry-on alone isn’t enough to store all your clothing and accessories.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the pitching market will have some choices.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Knapp’s team monitors web traffic data to identify the largest culprits, though DAZN anti-piracy manager Samuel Farkas said the company also keeps an eye on social media discussions to pick out rising choices.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pull appliances out from the wall and vacuum and mop underneath.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But those alternatives are more costly, eroding profits.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Treatments in medicine require balancing risks, benefits, and alternatives.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Today harvest preferences are based on science and personal judgment rather than permits from religious authorities.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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Meta also advises wearers to respect people's privacy and preferences.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hughes and others began resisting orders in passive ways, showing up late or taking patrols extra slowly.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That resolve was echoed across Grand Blanc throughout the week, as people scrambled for ways to do something, anything to help.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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