as in choosing
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 opting
Perhaps the potential for such disruption to the system helps to explain why Speaker Johnson has dismissed opting for such changes at this time.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The final contestants from Group C — Nessy, Mad Scientist Monster, and Yorkie — did not follow that particular decades trend, opting to jump around more in time instead.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The once-bustling border crossings between Canada and the United States have seen a slowdown in recent months, as Canadians are increasingly opting to stay home or explore alternative destinations.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
At the University of Houston, Dennis studied drama but dropped out before graduation, opting to move to Hollywood to pursue acting full-time.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In addition to opting for ROC cotton, the tees are produced with a lower impact Ozone Wash process.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
More than 67 million Americans rely on Medicare to cover their health care costs, with about half opting for traditional Medicare and half enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Save yourself some time by opting for this 2-in-1 cleaning appliance.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
In the 2024 Chairman’s Letter to Investors, Fink avoided the phrase ESG, opting instead for the terms stakeholder capitalism, sustainable investing, or climate investing.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The final contestants from Group C — Nessy, Mad Scientist Monster, and Yorkie — did not follow that particular decades trend, opting to jump around more in time instead.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The once-bustling border crossings between Canada and the United States have seen a slowdown in recent months, as Canadians are increasingly opting to stay home or explore alternative destinations.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
At the University of Houston, Dennis studied drama but dropped out before graduation, opting to move to Hollywood to pursue acting full-time.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In addition to opting for ROC cotton, the tees are produced with a lower impact Ozone Wash process.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
More than 67 million Americans rely on Medicare to cover their health care costs, with about half opting for traditional Medicare and half enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Save yourself some time by opting for this 2-in-1 cleaning appliance.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
In the 2024 Chairman’s Letter to Investors, Fink avoided the phrase ESG, opting instead for the terms stakeholder capitalism, sustainable investing, or climate investing.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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