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the power, right, or opportunity to choose
there's no alternative: we must cross the stream to reach our destination
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Recent Examples of alternatives
For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
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Tania Francois,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The loss of Spirit Airlines has also created demand for alternatives to those flights.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
People often look for alternatives, and those alternatives are not always safer.
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Chris Carroll,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Others may work perfectly well with smaller and cheaper alternatives.
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Deepak Mittal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These Sony headphones are lightweight, comfortable enough for long travel days, and noticeably less bulky than many over-ear alternatives.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
According to the department’s directive written in 2023, officers should consider voice commands and several alternatives before using lethal force.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The loss of Spirit Airlines has also created demand for alternatives to those flights.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
People often look for alternatives, and those alternatives are not always safer.
—
Chris Carroll,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Others may work perfectly well with smaller and cheaper alternatives.
—
Deepak Mittal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These Sony headphones are lightweight, comfortable enough for long travel days, and noticeably less bulky than many over-ear alternatives.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
According to the department’s directive written in 2023, officers should consider voice commands and several alternatives before using lethal force.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternatives
Noun
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
Noun
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The 34-year-old democratic socialist's choices were pitted against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, also of New York, in what will likely be viewed as a big and successful early test at establishing a new faction within the national party.
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May said the outcome reflects the consequences of the choices made that night.
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“Alternatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternatives. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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