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
When Black folks look back wistfully on the segregated past, and opine about buying Black.
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This is one reason which led to the fall of other large healthcare unicorns such as Babylon Health and most recently, 23andMe, both multi-billion dollar enterprises in their heyday; many have since opined that both lost their purpose during their meteoric rise.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In an attempt to do a non-political set for the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, Miss Eggy opined on jicama.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
But seeking to rebalance the scales by targeting nations with tariffs indiscriminately won’t work, Rangel opined.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This is one reason which led to the fall of other large healthcare unicorns such as Babylon Health and most recently, 23andMe, both multi-billion dollar enterprises in their heyday; many have since opined that both lost their purpose during their meteoric rise.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In an attempt to do a non-political set for the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, Miss Eggy opined on jicama.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
But seeking to rebalance the scales by targeting nations with tariffs indiscriminately won’t work, Rangel opined.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Letters noted that the information reflects what is currently on file and encouraged employees to report any inaccuracies.—
Ted Koppel,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hertz declined to comment Friday on Ackman’s stake in the company.—
Michael Wayland,Yun Li,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If Villanova announces Willard as its coach in the next few days — that’s the consensus expectation among those who cover the sport, though the man himself was noncommittal in his postgame remarks Thursday — the last two weeks will go down as a bittersweet chapter in the program’s history, at best.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Zegna also remarked on the potential of Haider Ackermann, the new creative director of Tom Ford Fashion, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Quinn noted several limitations in Heal the Bay’s data.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Swerdlow noted that the affordable and public housing units in his buildings will be indistinguishable from the workforce apartments and that all residents will have access to amenities like gyms, gardens and swimming pools.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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