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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
If no one is giving you money, or loaning you money, or granting you money, well, the options for where a microbudget feature’s money comes from are very few.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Just to jog your memory, the Edit window in Apple’s native Photos app currently offers options like Adjust, Filters, Crop, and Clean Up.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The canal offers options such as last-minute reservations and an auction mechanism for vessels that don’t book in advance.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Shedd is, of course, part of the larger Museum Campus, which still has issues of accessibility and far too limited public transportation options.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
At this cheffy Columbia bistro, Mother’s Day will entail a live jazz brunch with a la carte menu options such as mini beignets, pimento-cheese croque madames and lobster quiches.
—Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
City are also considering other options, while Real Madrid have been touted as a possible destination for Rodri too.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Club Cottages, Bungalows, and Villas, with one- to four-bedroom options, are gracious residential possibilities as well.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Just to jog your memory, the Edit window in Apple’s native Photos app currently offers options like Adjust, Filters, Crop, and Clean Up.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The canal offers options such as last-minute reservations and an auction mechanism for vessels that don’t book in advance.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Shedd is, of course, part of the larger Museum Campus, which still has issues of accessibility and far too limited public transportation options.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
At this cheffy Columbia bistro, Mother’s Day will entail a live jazz brunch with a la carte menu options such as mini beignets, pimento-cheese croque madames and lobster quiches.
—Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
City are also considering other options, while Real Madrid have been touted as a possible destination for Rodri too.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Club Cottages, Bungalows, and Villas, with one- to four-bedroom options, are gracious residential possibilities as well.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tierra Reina’s entree choices were Veracruzana or barbacoa, made with beef tongue and cheek.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even small surges, repeated over time, can slowly degrade appliances.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Medical equipment and home appliances were also removed.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, officials are exploring alternatives, including processing the fish into animal feed or fertilizer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The stock market has already priced in the reality that Chinese AI, like DeepSeek, is competitive and cheaper to use than US alternatives, so market reaction this time will be limited, Su added.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The iconic discount airline has faced troubles for years, including an engine recall, an acquisition by JetBlue Airways that a federal judge blocked two years ago, shifting customer preferences for more upmarket offerings and a jump in costs, even before fuel prices surged this year.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal ingredients and regional preferences help shape offerings at individual stores, meaning selections can vary by location.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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