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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
If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
And other states are weighing similar options.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Here are more options to curb clutter and make travel a lot simpler — from $7.
—Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The family weighed their options.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Montreal’s five dangerous options on its top unit will be a mighty challenge for the Sabres’ penalty kill.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Paul and Barlow spent several minutes in the second half playing in the frontcourt, giving Nurse options to switch seamlessly while playing small when other Sixers bigs dealt with foul trouble.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
And other states are weighing similar options.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Here are more options to curb clutter and make travel a lot simpler — from $7.
—Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The family weighed their options.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Montreal’s five dangerous options on its top unit will be a mighty challenge for the Sabres’ penalty kill.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Paul and Barlow spent several minutes in the second half playing in the frontcourt, giving Nurse options to switch seamlessly while playing small when other Sixers bigs dealt with foul trouble.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
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The collection featured packable men’s and women’s apparel and accessories in turquoise, navy, red and yellow; graphic prints fluid silhouettes and premium fabrics, and was an example of Banana gaining consumer relevance by tying into what was a popular television series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Luckily, Amazon is already packed with markdowns on everything from luggage and travel accessories to comfortable shoes and airport-ready outfits just in time for summer vacations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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This is not so much an attempt at finding exact parallels between Saunders literary choices and our audio ones, but of using his methods to find deeper layers of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With a consistent style that was innate, not invented, Herman inspired many Ron Herman shoppers with their own fashion choices.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Oakland County officials say homeowners who were under an advisory now need to flush their water, clean and flush appliances that use water, clean their hot water tanks and replace water filters throughout the home.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Replace multiple appliances with simple devices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Exemptions include leather, shearling and hides from animals raised primarily for the food industry, as well as vintage fur, Indigenous subsistence hunting practices and synthetic fur alternatives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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And in what the industry is calling zero-click commerce, the agent picks one winner and completes the purchase without the consumer ever seeing the alternatives.—
Zac Brandenberg,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Consumer staples names like General Mills , McCormick and Campbell's are among the stocks under pressure as investors assess consumer preferences and evolving grocery spend.—
Nick Wells,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The psychological preferences of elite students mattered, too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The ways of the whites puzzled the Indians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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