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
Squaremouth's booking data suggest Ireland, Iceland, Switzerland, Norway and the Netherlands are among this year's top cool-climate alternatives, The average trip cost ranges from about $9,200 to $14,100.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fuel can account for as much as half of a mine’s operating costs, leaving operators searching for cheaper and more reliable alternatives.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Other alternatives to vinegar and water or store-bought include rubbing alcohol.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
In most African markets, Chinese EVs cost the same as their internal combustion engine alternatives, according to research firm BMI.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
According to Adams, oral alternatives include Provera (medroxyprogesterone), drospirenone, and norethindrone.
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Cathy Nelson,
Health,
1 July 2026
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
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
People often look for alternatives, and those alternatives are not always safer.
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Chris Carroll,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fuel can account for as much as half of a mine’s operating costs, leaving operators searching for cheaper and more reliable alternatives.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Other alternatives to vinegar and water or store-bought include rubbing alcohol.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
In most African markets, Chinese EVs cost the same as their internal combustion engine alternatives, according to research firm BMI.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
According to Adams, oral alternatives include Provera (medroxyprogesterone), drospirenone, and norethindrone.
—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
1 July 2026
For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
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
People often look for alternatives, and those alternatives are not always safer.
—
Chris Carroll,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternatives
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In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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Additionally, the platform should align with the cultural values of the organization and also the personal choices of the individual.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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“Alternatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternatives. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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