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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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Bolivia holds some of the world’s largest lithium reserves, which are increasingly important to the U.S. and Europe as they seek alternatives to Chinese-dominated supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It can create alternatives that others can produce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

Meanwhile, the oil market has been relying heavily on alternatives to make up for that loss of supply.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He thought through every course and considered all alternatives.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir