options

plural of option

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Recent Examples of options Here are four tips for getting the best deal possible — plus, lenders that offer some of these options. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 Your fellow guests can enjoy the many day spa options and perhaps even a trip to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 There are also some new restrictions and fees included in the configuration options. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026 And there’s no shortage of options to debate, with federal lawmakers in July introducing a competing House measure that would make standard time permanent. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Around the same time as the summit, the British government says Burnham will set out options for the long-term relationship with Europe, and ask the public to weigh in. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 With four games, there are plenty of options to wager on tonight. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Beyond that, recent iPhones also offer the ability to apply a color filter, again via their Accessibility options. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 However, there aren’t always multiple options like in Europe, and many of these secondary airports are dominated by carriers like Southwest. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
  • The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 2,000-square-foot store carries women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from names including Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chloé, Khaite and Loewe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • George initially selected about 100 images before the choices were narrowed to roughly a third for the exhibition.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • If Chrissie represents someone who opts into the ruling system, Paul’s character shows that there are choices even within this world’s oppressive parameters.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Panel-ready appliances, dedicated pantry zones, pullout storage and smarter drawer organization all solve the same basic problem, which is having too many things fighting for too little usable space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • So, before proceeding, compare home equity borrowing with alternatives such as personal loans, balance transfer credit cards and credit counseling or other debt relief strategies.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Andrew Kravchenko | Bloomberg | Getty Images This week, Ukraine and European lawmakers moved to explore alternatives to Starlink, framing the issue as a matter of national security.
    — Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • An agent can work in the background, remember preferences, monitor information and handle tasks across various websites and apps.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Muse chats back and forth with the user, narrows in on preferences and can even complete purchases when given human approval.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Miller said there are many ways to enjoy Halloween without buying a one-off costume.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Birds and mammals parted evolutionary ways more than 360 million years ago, and bird brains evolved a different architecture.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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