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alternative route

NOUN

another path to destination

Synonyms

WEAK

detour deviation

Example Sentences

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Tehran has been angered by Oman's announcement of an alternative route through the strait that hugged the Omani shoreline, which Muscat said was in conjunction with the International Maritime Organization.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Tehran, which wants ships to follow a separate course along its coastline, had warned ships against using that alternative route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Police said people should seek an alternative route for their journey.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Located further away from the heart of the conflict, planes continued to fly out of Saudi Arabia’s biggest airports and across the country—providing an alternative route for exit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

If the riddle was too hard, he could keep silent, get away from the sphinx unharmed, and try and find an alternative route to the center.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling