options

plural of option

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of options OpenAI will discontinue two legacy voice options in ChatGPT next month, leaving GPT-Live as the platform’s default voice experience. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026 Left-hander Braxton Garrett is out of minor-league options and must be on the pitching staff in some capacity. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 For families This is one of the more family-friendly upscale options in the valley. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026 There are also early Black Friday deals on UGGs at Nordstrom and up to 30% off select UGGs at DSW, among other options. — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026 But mountain passes were blocked by snow, limiting options for the final leg. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026 Learn more about your car insurance coverage options online now. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 Wilson was more open to choice options like charter schools, crediting voters’ openness to her decisive primary win. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026 District officials paused discussions of possible school closures and boundary changes in June, with plans to reassess those options in spring 2027 or later. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
  • Add your grounding accessories, like black kitten heels, a black belt, and black sunglasses.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
  • TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • While Butterball turkeys are still a popular option, people living in the Sacramento area have a bounty of bird choices.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Our fashion choices say much about our values, identity, and aspirations.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Kitchen priorities, hit sink handles, countertops, drawer and refrigerator handles, switches, trash can lids and appliances.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The 756-square-foot home had been renovated with wide-plank maple floors, a kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and an open living and dining area.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • His organization is an advocacy group that seeks to mediate gang disputes and provide alternatives to violence in the community.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Google still has by far the most expansive index of the Internet, leaving alternatives with numerous gaps.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Your ten-o’clock-last night self had different preferences from your six-o’clock-this morning self.
    — Daniel Altman, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Voters in only two countries returned decisive leadership preferences.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This enables quantum systems to tackle certain problems in ways that may be difficult for classical computers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dailyacc Bandana Scarf Bold, patterned scarves are having a major moment this season—they’re one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color, pattern, and personality to an outfit without a lot of effort or investment.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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