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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 Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The site is currently occupied by Cool River Cafe, a steak and seafood restaurant at the airport that also includes grab-and-go options, the filing said.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The two homegrown right-handers might someday be more than depth starters, but with six other healthy starters in camp this spring and only one of them — Nolan McLean — having any minor league options, Scott and Tong are slated for depth roles.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Popeyes The Popeyes Seafood Menu has returned for a limited time, with four new dry rub options to spice up ala carte Shrimp and Tackle Box.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
These options are also useful for other forms of medication, including powders that may need to be sprinkled within the pocket and then closed off.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Leaning into a coquette sensibility, the staples are updated in powder blue, blush pink, polka dot satin and see-through lingerie lace, but there are also neutral options for a sophisticated and glamorous everyday options.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Proposals to create public options in Maine and New Mexico also sputtered.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Each restaurant on this list offers diverse options that will satisfy your taste buds.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The site is currently occupied by Cool River Cafe, a steak and seafood restaurant at the airport that also includes grab-and-go options, the filing said.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The two homegrown right-handers might someday be more than depth starters, but with six other healthy starters in camp this spring and only one of them — Nolan McLean — having any minor league options, Scott and Tong are slated for depth roles.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Popeyes The Popeyes Seafood Menu has returned for a limited time, with four new dry rub options to spice up ala carte Shrimp and Tackle Box.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
These options are also useful for other forms of medication, including powders that may need to be sprinkled within the pocket and then closed off.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Leaning into a coquette sensibility, the staples are updated in powder blue, blush pink, polka dot satin and see-through lingerie lace, but there are also neutral options for a sophisticated and glamorous everyday options.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Proposals to create public options in Maine and New Mexico also sputtered.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Each restaurant on this list offers diverse options that will satisfy your taste buds.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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Her clutch complemented the dress, while her other accessories favored shades of gold.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Another perk of dropping a little extra dough is the various extra accessories that can be packaged with your heated electric sinus mask.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And that forces Yoshida’s character to confront her own choices and those of her grandmother, as each generation of women navigates the complexities of love, sacrifice and family expectations.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Caldwell, Kuna and Eagle voters may soon have different choices in their city elections.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When possible, move countertop appliances into a scullery, pantry, or cupboard.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Della specializes in mini split heat pumps, HVAC and modern home appliances.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On-site clinicians, rapid assessments, suicide prevention protocols, and alternatives to isolation help reduce assaults on staff and self-harm by inmates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Faux and fleece alternatives tend to be easy to clean at home.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If, for example, one person would rather spend the money on an expedition into nature and the other would rather spend it on an expensive resort, this shows a discrepancy in lifestyle preferences.—
Adriana Morga,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But because the rankings present their findings with an eye toward winners and losers, students began to shift their preferences toward the schools on the podiums.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cuts are not uniform, with areas of the campus scaling back in different ways.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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