often capitalized O&E, often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

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The university, under a new committee known as the Office of Institutional Equity, has sent notices to students—punishing them for writing op-eds, co-hosting art exhibits related to encampments, or sharing social media posts that reveal students’ political views, according to the Associated Press. Solcyré Burga, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 Probation even provided the picture of Holmes that accompanied the op-ed, the source said. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025 Senior Maryam Alwan was accused of harassment for writing an op-ed advocating for divestment from Israel, highlighting concerns about free speech suppression on campus. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 An op-ed from Scott Jennings about President Donald Trump’s response to the Los Angeles wildfires came under scrutiny after the Times’ tool labeled the piece as centrist despite its right-leaning talking points. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for op-ed

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1970

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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