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
Experts recommend people taking compounded tirzepatide talk with their doctor about alternatives, including brand name drugs that may now be more affordable.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Users may seek alternatives The move may still alarm privacy advocates and security experts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
In the days after the initial strikes, airlines that once relied on airspace over Iran and nearby countries have been scrambling to find alternatives.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, keep it simple with a set of bed pillows made of cloudlike materials like responsibly sourced down or down alternatives.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
American car shoppers are searching for alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles like hybrids and electric vehicles, according to data from Edmunds.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
While plain water remains the gold standard for hydration, beverage alternatives such as coconut water and coconut milk are often marketed for their hydrating properties.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Preckwinkle has said Tyler problems have been shared across offices and that the county had few alternatives, repeatedly emphasizing that this year’s bills came out on time and the project was drawing to a close.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 11 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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Users may seek alternatives The move may still alarm privacy advocates and security experts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
In the days after the initial strikes, airlines that once relied on airspace over Iran and nearby countries have been scrambling to find alternatives.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, keep it simple with a set of bed pillows made of cloudlike materials like responsibly sourced down or down alternatives.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
American car shoppers are searching for alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles like hybrids and electric vehicles, according to data from Edmunds.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
While plain water remains the gold standard for hydration, beverage alternatives such as coconut water and coconut milk are often marketed for their hydrating properties.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Preckwinkle has said Tyler problems have been shared across offices and that the county had few alternatives, repeatedly emphasizing that this year’s bills came out on time and the project was drawing to a close.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternatives
Noun
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These tools promise new creative options.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Riders have two options, 100K and 64K, scheduled for June 13 this year.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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General Daily Insight for March 18, 2026 Fresh starts ask for thoughtful, gentle choices.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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For anyone in the 62-to-70 window who is already making consequential financial choices about healthcare coverage and retirement income, this is another lever worth pulling.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Alternatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternatives. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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