as in options
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
Engineers have long searched for efficient electric alternatives that can survive the harsh conditions inside industrial systems.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Some defense technology companies have told employees to stop using Anthropic’s Claude models and migrate to alternatives.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
What gold investing alternatives are worth considering this March?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sugar alternatives, including artificial and natural sweeteners (such as stevia, honey, and maple syrup), may not raise blood sugar as much as sucrose.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
The cost of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and grid-scale batteries has fallen low enough that building new renewable capacity remains cheaper than most alternatives, with or without government subsidies.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The alternatives, including vigilante justice, however, are far worse — cures worse than the disease.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Chicken stock and chicken bone broth are also great alternatives.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Replace bread and pasta made with refined white flour with whole-grain alternatives.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Some defense technology companies have told employees to stop using Anthropic’s Claude models and migrate to alternatives.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
What gold investing alternatives are worth considering this March?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sugar alternatives, including artificial and natural sweeteners (such as stevia, honey, and maple syrup), may not raise blood sugar as much as sucrose.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
The cost of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and grid-scale batteries has fallen low enough that building new renewable capacity remains cheaper than most alternatives, with or without government subsidies.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The alternatives, including vigilante justice, however, are far worse — cures worse than the disease.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Chicken stock and chicken bone broth are also great alternatives.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Replace bread and pasta made with refined white flour with whole-grain alternatives.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternatives
Noun
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Other on-site dining options include Macondo, which sits in a gathering space that feels akin to an elevated hostel lounge, which features live music over Middle Eastern cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Naming your options can be heartening today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Best known for starring as the titular character in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All, Hart also took part in the trend, commenting on the fashion while also posting several photos of her own unique ’90s fashion choices.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Alternatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternatives. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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