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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Cboe has successfully battled litigation to multiple-list S&P 500 options.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

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

On Monday, England head coach Brendon McCullum said there are "lots of options" to replace Stokes as Test captain.

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

“We wanted to buy options on platinum from Deutsche Bank,” said Charlie, “and they were like, ‘Sorry we can’t do this with you.’”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis