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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
Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
And there are multiple debt relief options available to explore now, from debt consolidation loans to debt management programs to even credit card debt forgiveness and bankruptcy for extreme cases.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The end result is a show that Rahma says is actually worth watching, in a world with no shortage of options.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 June 2026
But the Chelsea forward did not play like one of the world’s best for the majority of the 2025-26 season and England’s alternative No 10 options are too strong for that to be overlooked.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The number of nuclear power plants rose sharply over the course of the decade, as did public transit options and new efficiency standards for vehicles and home insulation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Their thin crust pizzas stay simple, with options like margherita, sausage or pepperoni.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Popular options include ropa vieja (shredded beef stewed in Spanish wine sauce with peppers, onions, and tomatoes) and churrasco (skirt steak served with housemade chimichurri).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
And there are multiple debt relief options available to explore now, from debt consolidation loans to debt management programs to even credit card debt forgiveness and bankruptcy for extreme cases.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The end result is a show that Rahma says is actually worth watching, in a world with no shortage of options.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 June 2026
But the Chelsea forward did not play like one of the world’s best for the majority of the 2025-26 season and England’s alternative No 10 options are too strong for that to be overlooked.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The number of nuclear power plants rose sharply over the course of the decade, as did public transit options and new efficiency standards for vehicles and home insulation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Their thin crust pizzas stay simple, with options like margherita, sausage or pepperoni.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Popular options include ropa vieja (shredded beef stewed in Spanish wine sauce with peppers, onions, and tomatoes) and churrasco (skirt steak served with housemade chimichurri).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
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Starting in July, customers can redeem these returns for devices, accessories or in exchanges with brands including Sephora, Hilton, Marriott, and Starbucks, among others.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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In the hot Southern climate, Buffalosun, Cherokee Purple, Stellar, and Pink Delicious are excellent choices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Monuments, syllabi, grant priorities—these are not sacred relics but civic choices.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Figuring out how much your appliances cost To find out how much any appliance in your home will cost per hour, use this formula courtesy of Homes And Gardens.—
John Tufts,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Municipal authorities in Gaza City warned residents Wednesday to avoid low-lying areas, saying the rain threatened to displace thousands of families from temporary shelters again with no suitable alternatives available.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Many brands are moving away from talc products and instead formulating with alternatives that can provide the same blurring, anti-caking action like cornstarch, rice starch, mica and silica without the cancer risk.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Dec. 2025
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Seyfried then asked Sweeney to spill on her own java preferences, which prompted an unexpected answer.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Your preferences will apply only on this website.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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One of the simplest ways, Crum said, is embracing the stress and then utilizing the body’s natural response.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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