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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
These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Other fall foliage options that are unique to Mackinac include catching the colors from the water on a kayak tour.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The Historic Folsom restaurant, at 727 Traders Lane, has an upscale take on the great outdoors, with an expansive food menu covering meat, seafood and vegetarian options.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, Stokes had a list of options.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Some of the options included were the Boise Depot, the Sawtooth Mountains, and several of the bridges that cross the Boise River.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Other fall foliage options that are unique to Mackinac include catching the colors from the water on a kayak tour.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The Historic Folsom restaurant, at 727 Traders Lane, has an upscale take on the great outdoors, with an expansive food menu covering meat, seafood and vegetarian options.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, Stokes had a list of options.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Some of the options included were the Boise Depot, the Sawtooth Mountains, and several of the bridges that cross the Boise River.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tools Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best hot tools, makeup brushes, and hair accessories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Supporting Kigali-compliant policies also drives industries toward cleaner technologies, scaling solutions beyond individual choices.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 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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Typhur’s new Sync appliances change that equation entirely.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Yet Harris lingers near the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in most polling because the party lacks viable alternatives with comparable name identification.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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And when liberalism seems weak and people are impatient for change, authoritarianism or anarchism can seem suitable alternatives to many.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Capital combined with client introductions, regulatory know-how, or industry access can support growth in ways a pure check often doesn’t.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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