options

plural of option

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Recent Examples of options That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The tender lamb kebab and grilled chicken skewers are also great options. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing are also competing to fill out the depth chart and are options in the return game. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 When the latter has a post-birth panic about surrendering her child, Irina simply absconds with it from the private hospital facility in the middle of the night, knowing the destitute young woman is unlikely to pursue any legal or other options. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026 European soccer governing body UEFA has called an emergency meeting of its members on Thursday to discuss a coordinated response to the plan, with a European boycott of FIFA tournaments among the options being discussed. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 The far side of the lounge will have numerous food options that will rotate throughout the season. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 Palace are looking at potential replacement options for Lacroix, including Trabzonspor’s Chibuike Nwaiwu. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
  • Today the marketplace hosts livestream auctions across categories including apparel, sneakers, luxury accessories, trading cards, sports memorabilia, watches, beauty products, food and beverages, and clearance merchandise.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping her accessories simple, Berry paired the beach-ready look with a gold bangle bracelet.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But there are no bad choices here, and that includes the outstanding carrot cake from Katherine Mederos with Greek yogurt cremeux and sea salt caramel.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Preoccupied with other priorities and under pressure to drive sales through constantly evolving trends, brands and designers often paid little attention to the impact their material choices had on animals and the environment.
    P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Electronics and small appliances contain chemicals such as lead and mercury that could contaminate landfill soil and groundwater.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Veronika Kandusova, global insight manager for consumer appliances at Euromonitor International, expects that proportion to increase alongside global temperatures.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Here are four paint colors to avoid, and several alternatives that balance design sense with functionality.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
  • Roughly 90% of foreign-exchange transactions involve the dollar; the alternatives — gold, Treasuries, the euro — trail far behind.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Achieving this requires robust data integration and convincing guests that sharing preferences yields significant value.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Many schools don’t devote nearly enough time to letting kids play, which is one of the key ways primary school-age children learn.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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