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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
The other thing to consider with the current goalie depth chart is Buffalo’s two young options.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Center fielder Alek Thomas and utility man Tyler Fitzgerald are also potential options that wouldn’t require a 40-man roster move.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The agentic trading feature is launching in a beta release, the company said, and will initially only support equities trading with trading in options, crypto, event contracts and futures coming in later releases.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This is the lower end of the price spectrum, given that many top-tier options tend to live somewhere in the six figures.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Lotus has tried to turn around its fortunes in recent years by building out its lineup with new vehicle classes and powertrain options.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Consumers should check with their insurance provider to see which options their plan covers.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Nvidia's stock has fallen after the past three earnings reports and something unusual is happening in options.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Compare MEDVi to similar options below.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Center fielder Alek Thomas and utility man Tyler Fitzgerald are also potential options that wouldn’t require a 40-man roster move.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The agentic trading feature is launching in a beta release, the company said, and will initially only support equities trading with trading in options, crypto, event contracts and futures coming in later releases.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This is the lower end of the price spectrum, given that many top-tier options tend to live somewhere in the six figures.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Lotus has tried to turn around its fortunes in recent years by building out its lineup with new vehicle classes and powertrain options.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Consumers should check with their insurance provider to see which options their plan covers.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Nvidia's stock has fallen after the past three earnings reports and something unusual is happening in options.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Compare MEDVi to similar options below.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering shoppers a second chance to save on everything from durable luggage and tech accessories to home goods and shoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Use your smartphone to take pictures or videos of each room in your home — open closets and drawers, and record the serial numbers of items like appliances and electronics.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Roughly 95% of enterprise AI usage is still running on the most expensive frontier models, even for tasks that could be handled by cheaper alternatives, Jain said.—
Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Rumbello explains that while more people are actively seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals, many remain uncertain about which solutions are credible.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Bartenders craft drinks based on users’ preferences, rather than a menu.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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