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

From MarketWatch • May 18, 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

You have so many choices for broadly diversified index funds and exchange-traded funds with extremely low costs — alternatives to GAOIX.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Information from the report also showed that misinformation is being spread regularly on social media, including harmful information about how sun cream contains toxic chemicals and how natural alternatives are just as affective.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

My mother tried to interest me in a variety of suitable alternatives from a list Effie Trinket sent her.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins