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the power, right, or opportunity to choose
there's no alternative: we must cross the stream to reach our destination
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Recent Examples of alternatives
Yet Harris lingers near the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in most polling because the party lacks viable alternatives with comparable name identification.
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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
And when liberalism seems weak and people are impatient for change, authoritarianism or anarchism can seem suitable alternatives to many.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
By seeding the market with TPU alternatives, Google can pressure Nvidia's pricing power and reduce reliance on expensive Nvidia hardware.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Politico, citing a person familiar with the executive order, the White House is looking for other alternatives that would avoid a vote.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Bing Maps, Apple Maps, and other Google alternatives have no issue showing COVID vaccine providers.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
That is leading employers to focus more on cancer prevention and screenings, including expanding coverage of breast cancer screenings and alternatives to colonoscopies.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Without a body to put to rest, even when there is no other logical conclusion than death, people can imagine and cling to the most improbable of alternatives.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
For example, your smartphone now has settings that offer blue light alternatives for nighttime use.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
And when liberalism seems weak and people are impatient for change, authoritarianism or anarchism can seem suitable alternatives to many.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
By seeding the market with TPU alternatives, Google can pressure Nvidia's pricing power and reduce reliance on expensive Nvidia hardware.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Politico, citing a person familiar with the executive order, the White House is looking for other alternatives that would avoid a vote.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Bing Maps, Apple Maps, and other Google alternatives have no issue showing COVID vaccine providers.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
That is leading employers to focus more on cancer prevention and screenings, including expanding coverage of breast cancer screenings and alternatives to colonoscopies.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Without a body to put to rest, even when there is no other logical conclusion than death, people can imagine and cling to the most improbable of alternatives.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
For example, your smartphone now has settings that offer blue light alternatives for nighttime use.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alternatives
Noun
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Supporting Kigali-compliant policies also drives industries toward cleaner technologies, scaling solutions beyond individual choices.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Alternatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternatives. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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