as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
the food critic opined that the restaurant's fare was something that one might serve a dog—if one didn't like dogs
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Recent Examples of opine
Yeary opined the law is going after the wrong people — the low-level drug runners who are addicts themselves, instead of suppliers or people higher up in the chain.
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Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 4 June 2025
Others swiftly followed suit, opining that the driver had been motivated by Islamic extremism.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Last year, my University of Georgia colleagues and I opined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about ways to reassess extreme weather risk and preparedness.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But as Justice Sonia Sotomayor points out in her concurring opinion, joined by two other justices, the majority also opines on the policy implications.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
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Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 4 June 2025
Others swiftly followed suit, opining that the driver had been motivated by Islamic extremism.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Last year, my University of Georgia colleagues and I opined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about ways to reassess extreme weather risk and preparedness.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But as Justice Sonia Sotomayor points out in her concurring opinion, joined by two other justices, the majority also opines on the policy implications.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
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Currently, charting songs from ten of those performers equal 50 percent of the all-genre Hot 100 charts' top 20 and 40 percent of the top 50 hits, reflecting Nashville's influence.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Deschutes County Medical Examiner declined to comment as the investigation is ongoing.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Williams-Burnett did not respond to a Tribune request for comment and Burnett said his wife declined to comment.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The Briton remarked that a new suspension upgrade had made no difference to the way his car handled.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Wen: In his opening argument, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary remarked that systemic hormone therapy, when started within 10 years of the onset of menopause, can actually reduce cardiovascular disease.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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However, the reporter noted that at no point did there ever seem to be cause for serious alarm or did there appear to be any significant concern on the part of the security staff.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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