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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However, a report to the education committee said it had considered all "reasonable alternatives" and decided closure was the "most appropriate response".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Instead, we thought about historical pivot points and built a list of classics, along with a few alternatives for each title.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

He said immigration detention should be a measure of last resort, and alternatives should be prioritised.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The committee is recommending that no new patients start treatment with Tavneos and that existing patients be switched to suitable alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

When he reached the Street of the Crooked Dog he had not yet decided between these alternatives.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw