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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
Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Kansas City loved its receiving room coming into the season, but the team being without its top two options obviously is not ideal.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
If your primary or guest bedroom is due for a seasonal refresh, there is no shortage of cozy fall bedding options hiding in Pottery Barn’s sale section.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
While tubing mascaras offer some of the most popular no-clump formulas, other options rely on thin lash combs and hydrating ingredients to ensure that your makeup doesn’t crust up during application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
With few good options, Dex suggests that Prater shoot him instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Insurance is becoming more expensive with fewer options A 2025 report from the Treasury Department examined insurance data trends from 330 insurers, covering more than 246 million homeowners insurance policies across the country from 2018 to 2022.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Back at the wig shop, my mom bemoaned her options.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Kansas City loved its receiving room coming into the season, but the team being without its top two options obviously is not ideal.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
If your primary or guest bedroom is due for a seasonal refresh, there is no shortage of cozy fall bedding options hiding in Pottery Barn’s sale section.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
While tubing mascaras offer some of the most popular no-clump formulas, other options rely on thin lash combs and hydrating ingredients to ensure that your makeup doesn’t crust up during application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
With few good options, Dex suggests that Prater shoot him instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Insurance is becoming more expensive with fewer options A 2025 report from the Treasury Department examined insurance data trends from 330 insurers, covering more than 246 million homeowners insurance policies across the country from 2018 to 2022.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Back at the wig shop, my mom bemoaned her options.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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At Gilt, a low-key site that offers impressive deals on designer clothes, accessories, and shoes, Longchamp bags of all sizes and styles are up to 33 percent off.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The healthiest choices depend on your reasons for avoiding butter.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Politico, citing a person familiar with the executive order, the White House is looking for other alternatives that would avoid a vote.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bing Maps, Apple Maps, and other Google alternatives have no issue showing COVID vaccine providers.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Users can choose between two different brightness levels and adjust the angle of the light and the solar panel for customized preferences.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Problems arise when actions are driven by government officials' personal ideological preferences and desires to limit different views, attorneys at Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and Student Press Law Center said.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Naperville has also been testing ways to keep food out of landfills, drawing inspiration from an already existing plan with waste and recycling contractor Groot Industries.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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