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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"We are also extending the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants for air-to-air heat pumps, which can cool as well as heat homes, so these low-cost options are more accessible."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Peltz disclosed in February that he was speaking to potential investors regarding strategic options for Wendy’s that could include his taking the company private.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

There is currently no cure, and the disease is often discovered only after it has spread to other parts of the body, leaving many patients with limited treatment options and poor survival prospects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

The team at JPMorgan detects telltale signs of caution and reduced leverage in options and margin trading.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

The options were getting worse and worse until Brandon said, “You look like you’re about to whiz yourself.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri