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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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"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

Yum has been exploring strategic alternatives for the brand, including a potential sale.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In a bid to prevent the otherwise inevitable Stoaty McStoatface jokes, those voting will not be able to nominate any alternatives.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

To measure underlying inflation, the new chairman has urged the central bank to look at alternatives to its standard gauge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Since the experimental evidence known to us could not yet distinguish between two- and three-chain models, he wanted to pay equal attention to both alternatives.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson