alternatives

NOUN

possible choice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opportunity option substitute

STRONG

druthers pick preference recourse redundancy selection sub

WEAK

back-up other other fish in sea other fish to fry take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONG

rejection

WEAK

compulsion constraint necessity obligation restraint

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alternatives

So I went ahead and swapped my normal creams containing high amounts of glycerin, aloe and other plant-based ingredients for tallow-based alternatives for a two-week period.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Jurors were told she had sought alternatives to her insulin medication because of her vegetarianism and fear of needles.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

However, the researchers warn that these alternatives can carry significant risks.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

While these alternatives are already being explored, new infrastructure will likely take years to come online, Pyziur said, which means Americans will have to deal with elevated prices.

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026

Granddaddy had taught me that the important questions could not be answered without the best scholarship you could lay your hands on, along with plenty of time to weigh and measure the alternatives.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly