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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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But sales of knockoff merchandise are still surging, as the soaring cost of tickets and official products has fuelled demand for cheaper alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The fund has seen more than $26.3 billion in net outflows since January 2024 as investors migrated to cheaper alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"The use of herbs and natural seasonings as alternatives to salt or culinary techniques such as using the acidity of citrus fruits may help reduce discretionary salt use while maintaining food palatability," concluded Santos.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The conditions are notably better than the alternatives.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

At the outset of our meeting, I suggested alternatives to him, but he was not interested and instead aired a number of grievances.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela