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

Example Sentences

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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

However, CEO Mark Dankberg has previously said the company would keep its options open and that it wouldn’t necessarily need all of its spectrum for the Space42 joint venture.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Saving extra in a private pension may limit current life options, but opting out can leave many with riskier retirement savings, or indeed none at all.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Publicly, Trump says the talks are succeeding and that he retains military options should they fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“You see, I have carefully studied the options, and I believe that we can turn Key West into a tourist resort!”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm