options

NOUN

alternative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit choice opportunity preference privilege right

STRONG

advantage claim dibs dilemma discretion druthers election franchise grant license pickup prerogative selection

WEAK

flipside free will other side of coin take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage misfortune

STRONG

loss refusal

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options

President Trump said he wants a jet used as Air Force One to be “maxed out,” and there are plenty of options available.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged the EU to "consider all options, including a suspension of Schengen co-operation".

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

What options do I have in this situation?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

The states argue that this merger would leave consumers paying more for less diverse news and entertainment options if finalized.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

He stopped speaking for a moment to give the judge a chance to consider his options.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti