options

plural of option

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Recent Examples of options Use Vinny’s itinerary for inspiration, or curate your own stay in Northeast Florida—you’ll have no shortage of options. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 The Red Sox also exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s team options for 2029 and 2030, aligning their timelines. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 For more options, take a look at our PCMag expert's list of the best soundbars for 2026. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 The odds that the Nasdaq 100 touches a new high by the end of the week are now more than 67%, according to options pricing on trading platform ThinkOrSwim. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 Check out hotel options and more recommendations at Southern Living. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Routine options and player movement to and from the minor leagues would be permitted only Sunday night to Monday afternoon. — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Drink options vary from Coke to iced tea while chip options include Doritos, Lays potato chips and Funyuns. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Tallman — who has retained an attorney and is researching his litigation options against Sanders and Drastic Measures — is still in the industry as well. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
  • Beth Goldstein, the firm’s footwear and accessories industry adviser, said demand has improved for handbags, especially in the $500-$750 price range, while bag charms have also remained strong.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Once everything is clean and my TV presets are set to football for easy channel changing, the finishing touch is finding a few accessories to help usher in the season.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Stewart observed that as newlyweds, their joint choices add extra charm to the collection’s significance.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s ambiguity in both characters’ choices, making for a tough film that refuses to provide easy answers.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the heart of East Nashville, this two-bedroom home is perfect for families and those looking for a long-term stay topped with modern appliances and laundry.
    — Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Tariffs may still be elevating some costs, such as appliances, which jumped in price last month.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the Dominican Republic, acts like Truño and Los Rialengos scratch the itch for fans, while others like Poolpo and Grunjeo offer pop-punk and grunge alternatives.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Established in 2001 in a bid to make pension costs for New Zealand's aging population more affordable, New Zealand's wealth fund also allocates capital to timber, real estate and private markets, alongside other alternatives.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Campbell’s executives said the move to natural colors was mainly prompted by shifting consumer preferences.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sussman is inclined to see such preferences as further evidence of capitalism’s moral failings.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But the 5-foot-7, 155-pound sophomore more than makes up for that in other ways.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the high prices, there are a few simple ways to save on your next trip to the gas station to avoid pain at the pump.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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