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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
Choose from the gray, blue, brown, and white options for a discount, or opt for the all-black bath mat for just $23.
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
As America grew more urbanized, the options for mayhem at times became more dangerous, such as setting fires or pedestrian tripwires.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
And while the Live Más Café offers plenty of options with a variety of flavors, Taco Bell kept the options to customize minimal.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The internal options are not great, so free agency may be how the Mets try to replace him.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Guests can order four all-day breakfast options.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Bites to Eat You can’t miss all of the food options at Silobration.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The options are part of more than 60 new features Airbnb announced this week in its latest update spanning all aspects of the platform from searches and payments to customer service and hosting.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Management provided the coaching staff with a series of options at forward, from Europe, via trade, minor league graduations, and a recent free-agent addition in Roslovic, who needs to play a feature role due to the nature of his contract (described here by Daniel Nugent-Bowman at The Athletic).
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
As America grew more urbanized, the options for mayhem at times became more dangerous, such as setting fires or pedestrian tripwires.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
And while the Live Más Café offers plenty of options with a variety of flavors, Taco Bell kept the options to customize minimal.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The internal options are not great, so free agency may be how the Mets try to replace him.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Guests can order four all-day breakfast options.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Bites to Eat You can’t miss all of the food options at Silobration.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The options are part of more than 60 new features Airbnb announced this week in its latest update spanning all aspects of the platform from searches and payments to customer service and hosting.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Management provided the coaching staff with a series of options at forward, from Europe, via trade, minor league graduations, and a recent free-agent addition in Roslovic, who needs to play a feature role due to the nature of his contract (described here by Daniel Nugent-Bowman at The Athletic).
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
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In addition to a dedicated space for Phoebe Philo in its Chengdu location, SND Guangzhou, the only retailer to carry the brand in the city, offers a selection of items from Collection C, which offers apparel, leather goods, shoes, and accessories.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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This generation favors quality over quantity, choosing native plants and unique accessories that tell a story.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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There aren't a ton of great options in free agency, though there may not be too many choices at all via trade either, as most teams have their starter and backup quarterbacks locked in and won't be looking to part with either at this point in the year.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some of the most popular choices include partridge pea, butterfly pea, ragweed, blackberry, pokeweed and American beautyberry, Edge said.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nixon pointed to the kitchen and its modern appliances as a sign of the opportunities capitalism can provide.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The former school board member turned charter school executive has built her platform by criticizing the public school system, promoting school choice and private alternatives – all while profiting from establishing and providing services to charter schools throughout the state and nation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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If your address falls outside its fiber footprint (common in the Midwest and Mountain regions), you may be forced onto slower or capped alternatives.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many European governments, reflecting the preferences of their citizens, chose safety and security — in the form of a bigger welfare state and higher taxes — in exchange for less growth.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Same impressive quality, different styling opportunities to fit your needs and preferences this season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are many ways to build community for people with disabilities.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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