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
Our guide opined Corfu can be a bit boring during off season.
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Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Of the court records analyzed, medical reviewers rarely if ever meet face to face with patients before opining on their cases.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Scientists opined on soil and water conditions where the bones were found.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Notably, however, nominee for HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, opined in the Wall Street Journal an interest in tying U.S. drug prices to the ones paid in Europe.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Of the court records analyzed, medical reviewers rarely if ever meet face to face with patients before opining on their cases.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Scientists opined on soil and water conditions where the bones were found.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Notably, however, nominee for HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, opined in the Wall Street Journal an interest in tying U.S. drug prices to the ones paid in Europe.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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When a planet retrogrades, its energy is turned inward which, in turn, encourages us to reflect on our personal lives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Now, five years later, DDP took time to reflect on that iconic moment, sharing behind-the-scenes footage from his preparations.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The lack of talking heads commenting on her enhances the intimate feel.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since then, Billy Ray’s son Trace Cyrus took to Instagram to also comment on the performance, addressing years of strained family dynamics and expressing concern for his father’s well-being.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Coach Greg Cronin had remarked that the Ducks’ duo of Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome had not looked the same sans Terry, and after a game to get his feet under him, the Ducks might need a repeat performance to again get past a formidable foe.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
15 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, remarks from Goldman management about the appetite for IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and other kinds of dealmaking are key during the conference call.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Daughter Caroline Poe noted perhaps the item her dad is most proud of was the media blitz to promote running back Kenneth Davis for the Heisman after his 1984 season.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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Smith noted that white-collar employees were more frequently categorized into the good sleeper or insomnia sleeper groups, whereas blue-collar workers were more likely to be catch-up sleepers because of their demanding shift schedules.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The latter had symbolism, Trump said, as President William McKinley embraced tariffs.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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