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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As the trend took hold, less-invasive options began to arise for the elf-ear curious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The EU says it is not facing shortages yet, but it is readying for the worst -- and weighing options including using US kerosene as a back-up.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"Nobody in Israel wants to go back to war," he said, but added "all options are on the table right now."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

For example, the Financial Times reported that 70% of currency options on the sterling-dollar exchange rate sold last week on the CME were puts, a bet the pound will fall, against 30% calls.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The existence just down the street of a guy roaming the globe in his mind looking to buy long-term options on financial drama caught him by surprise.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis