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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
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).
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
To narrow down all of the options and curate the amenities for their futuristic healthy homes, Johnson and his team researched health resorts and spas around the world to study what’s available.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Get it in one of its nine sizes, including rectangle, runner, and square options to best fit your space.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more options below.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
There are a variety of noise-canceling headphones available, from earbuds to over-ear options, based on your preferences and level of comfort.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Again, options abound at various price points and integration levels, ranging from whole house water filters and under-sink models to countertop and, the most-affordable option, faucet water filters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Three new Mexico options Southwest opens two new nonstops to the Mexican beach resorts of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta this month.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, March sees a flurry of activity in Austin, more options to Mexican beaches, and new links to Europe.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
To narrow down all of the options and curate the amenities for their futuristic healthy homes, Johnson and his team researched health resorts and spas around the world to study what’s available.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Get it in one of its nine sizes, including rectangle, runner, and square options to best fit your space.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more options below.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
There are a variety of noise-canceling headphones available, from earbuds to over-ear options, based on your preferences and level of comfort.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Again, options abound at various price points and integration levels, ranging from whole house water filters and under-sink models to countertop and, the most-affordable option, faucet water filters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Three new Mexico options Southwest opens two new nonstops to the Mexican beach resorts of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta this month.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, March sees a flurry of activity in Austin, more options to Mexican beaches, and new links to Europe.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
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Green plans to produce his own fabric designs in the future, and is also dabbling in accessories with cotton and wool pocket squares hand-rolled for him by a woman in Virginia.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Scroll down for more Lululemon tops, pants, coats, and accessories that will come in handy this winter.—
Rachel Simon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The large, solid chunk of cheese with distinct bite marks taken directly out of it sat separately to the man, but Redditors were quick to express a mixture of horror, disbelief and fascination at his other choices, like the placement of the cheese and his use of a paper plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Families will, once again, face impossible choices between making ends meet and ensuring safe care for their children.—
Suzanne Miles-Gustave,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whether these programs are worthwhile depends on individual gambling habits and travel preferences.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, the two bass have different physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat preferences.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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