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

Example Sentences

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A lack of available fuel and the rise of faster, cheaper alternatives like solar power, gas, or geothermal energy could derail the stock, Jefferies points out.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Despite the differences between the two, Lo says: "The Sino-Russian partnership remains resilient. Both sides recognise that it is too important to fail, especially given there are no viable alternatives to continuing cooperation."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Wealthy countries will respond by diversifying supply, strengthening buffers and accelerating alternatives, while poorer ones will often be forced to choose what is cheapest rather than most secure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But despite investor enthusiasm for alternatives, the AI chip market is very much Nvidia’s game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Gretchen Silver knew he was as stubborn as he was vulnerable, so she began exploring alternatives.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg