as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Recent Examples of opt
Instead of opting for the speed of flying, Luna Buttiens decided to take her time, exploring the country from the windows of a train.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
So when the Cavaliers rolled into Madison Square Garden on Friday night and opted to rest four key players themselves — headlined by All-Star Donovan Mitchell, along with sixth man De’Andre Hunter and role players Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill — the same logic applied even more emphatically.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The term describes a cost-saving trend where, especially during harder economic times, women opt for lower-maintenance colors, cuts, styles and services to stretch out their trips to the hair salon.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Staud Moon Raffia Tote Bag $295 at Amazon The crochet bag trend has become a bit overexposed, according to Lane, who instead recommends opting for a chic raffia bag for daytime spring travel looks.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
So when the Cavaliers rolled into Madison Square Garden on Friday night and opted to rest four key players themselves — headlined by All-Star Donovan Mitchell, along with sixth man De’Andre Hunter and role players Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill — the same logic applied even more emphatically.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The term describes a cost-saving trend where, especially during harder economic times, women opt for lower-maintenance colors, cuts, styles and services to stretch out their trips to the hair salon.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Staud Moon Raffia Tote Bag $295 at Amazon The crochet bag trend has become a bit overexposed, according to Lane, who instead recommends opting for a chic raffia bag for daytime spring travel looks.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The America's Next Top Model creator said her name was a joint effort from her family after her mother simplified a moniker that the model’s grandmother had chosen.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lacking any evidence, the department decided Ozturk could be deported at Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s discretion under law.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the Broncos get antsy with Tyler Warren still on the board and decide to move ahead of the Indianapolis Colts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Without the freedom to experiment, fail and figure things out the hard way, the products, software, and systems that are normative in our day-to-day experience would have never come into existence.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Michigan product doesn't ever figure to be much of a force as a pass-rusher, though, and teams may not want to invest a first-round pick on a one-dimensional player.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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