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alternative

Definition for alternative

adjective as in other, alternate

Strongest match

different

Strong matches

second, substitute, surrogate

noun as in possible choice

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Because ammonia is tied so closely to global food supply, there is strong motivation to develop cleaner alternatives.

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The Federal Reserve and other agencies were forced to rely upon alternative data generated by private companies.

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Because of these challenges, microbial proteins found in yeast and fungi have gained attention as promising alternatives to meat.

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Axalta said it was confident that its pending merger with Akzo represented the best alternative to drive substantial growth and value creation for shareholders.

"We're not making loud statements," he went on, "we'll be calmly working with America and all the partners... offering alternatives" to the proposed peace plan.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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