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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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Pisces February 19 – March 20 Naming your options can be heartening today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Third Wards’ Frazier Park would see changes in both design options.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Rocket Mortgage and Bank of America— two companies on our top mortgage lenders list — are great options for 15-year mortgages.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Medora, however, has a nice range of dining options, including burgers at the Little Missouri Saloon and steak dinners at Theodore’s Dining Room.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Janson Junk, Ryan Gusto and even reliable reliever Tyler Phillips are options to step into the rotation if there’s an injury, but there might not be room on the opening day roster for Gusto.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Last week, the council voted 9–6 to study moving the city’s 911, 311 and emergency operations out of City Hall while also exploring repair costs and financing options for staying in the building or leaving it.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Bars have had a lot of success with non-alcoholic options, including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers and have expanded their food and social activities, said Wadford.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Pisces February 19 – March 20 Naming your options can be heartening today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Third Wards’ Frazier Park would see changes in both design options.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Rocket Mortgage and Bank of America— two companies on our top mortgage lenders list — are great options for 15-year mortgages.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Medora, however, has a nice range of dining options, including burgers at the Little Missouri Saloon and steak dinners at Theodore’s Dining Room.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Janson Junk, Ryan Gusto and even reliable reliever Tyler Phillips are options to step into the rotation if there’s an injury, but there might not be room on the opening day roster for Gusto.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Last week, the council voted 9–6 to study moving the city’s 911, 311 and emergency operations out of City Hall while also exploring repair costs and financing options for staying in the building or leaving it.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Bars have had a lot of success with non-alcoholic options, including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers and have expanded their food and social activities, said Wadford.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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Even the rolling carts served as extensions of people’s accessories.—
Jennelle Fong
Contributing Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kyte Baby has new arrivals for infants, while Cakeworthy will be dropping new adult apparel and accessories soon, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 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
Noun
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Incorrectly cleaning your appliances and cookware or blunt forces from heavier objects are other culprits behind the visible scratches.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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On the other, Samsung has made huge strides over the last several years in producing advanced appliances equipped with novel and helpful features, like smart sensors and Wi-Fi connectivity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Experts recommend people taking compounded tirzepatide talk with their doctor about alternatives, including brand name drugs that may now be more affordable.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Users may seek alternatives The move may still alarm privacy advocates and security experts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Published on Thursday, the full report takes a deep dive into audience preferences, casting diversity, and box-office trends.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Small ships like this one remain one of the most effective—and intimate—ways of accessing the twists and turns of the Amazon Basin, allowing vessels to moor in remote riverine communities and forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Researchers from the Texas Center for Superconductivity (TcSUH) and the University of Houston (UH) have achieved a breakthrough that could lead to newer ways of generating, transmitting, and storing energy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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