as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week
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BamBam chose a black velvet blazer from the French brand.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025 -
For all the doubt that antivaccine advocates, including RFK, Jr., have sowed around childhood immunizations, for all the political proclamations of conscientious objection and the freedom to choose, this child did not have a choice.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Elle Fanning Elle Fanning selects another timeless look, this one by Givenchy.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Sox selected him in the seventh round in the 2023 draft.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Now the Family Is Reorganizing Their Entire Collection (Exclusive) Bell also picked a vessel fitting of the specimen: a Kmart quarter machine toy pod.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cardinal Re picked to lead prayer vigil on Wednesday The dean of the College of Cardinals, meanwhile, was designated to lead the Vatican’s prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in a future possible conclave into the spotlight.—
Trisha Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ignoring you – Walking away with their favorite toy instead of engaging. Avoidance – A dog who usually follows you everywhere may suddenly prefer another room.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The community offers a selection of move-in-ready villas for those eager to settle in quickly, as well as customizable homesites for buyers who prefer to build from the ground up.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Opt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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