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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a slew of options that would add several thousand dollars to the base price of the car
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as in choices
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you will have the option to select one of several quite different health insurance plans
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Recent Examples of options
Are there family-friendly options?
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Adam Bell
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
While there’s little need to leave for dining, with the three on-site options easily dominating a weekend stay, nearby venues like Locanda Verde and Cafe Atelier could easily sub for the room service and free in-room Nespresso machines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Veterans served within a federal system that now limits their healthcare options.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Don't forfeit any options and combine them into one delicious recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Other options for the Heat would be to sign a veteran player to the 15th and final standard roster spot, or a developmental player from another G League roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Vivas was out of options and did not have a shot at making the team.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Adam Bell
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
While there’s little need to leave for dining, with the three on-site options easily dominating a weekend stay, nearby venues like Locanda Verde and Cafe Atelier could easily sub for the room service and free in-room Nespresso machines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Veterans served within a federal system that now limits their healthcare options.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Don't forfeit any options and combine them into one delicious recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Other options for the Heat would be to sign a veteran player to the 15th and final standard roster spot, or a developmental player from another G League roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Vivas was out of options and did not have a shot at making the team.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather accessories out of sight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The expansive kitchen offers ocean views with top-quality appliances and ample counter and cabinet space for the most demanding chef.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Women-only programs include administrative assistant, missionary wife, and general studies in the department of Bible, while the men-only alternatives are missions, youth ministry, and pastoral theology.—
Olivia Empson,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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The United States and its allies have depleted their stocks of expensive air-defense missiles to try to shoot them down, forcing governments across the Middle East to rush-order cheaper alternatives, such as interceptors manufactured in Ukraine.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Your preferences will apply only on this website.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The best science fiction shows us new ways to see our lives and our times by showing us how both might be otherwise.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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