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
Leaning back in his plush leather office chair — the throne of his lobbying firm’s Tallahassee headquarters — Book coolly opined on the rapidly metastasizing anxiety and speculation occurring 500 miles south in Miami-Dade and, more generally, across the country.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Addressing the thorny topic of job retention, several speakers opined that some jobs will go away or change while new ones will emerge, but that AI still requires creatives.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Tariff impact Buffett, who opined at length in 2018 and 2019 about the trade conflicts that erupted during Trump’s first term, could again comment on the president’s latest high-stakes battle.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
In her recent book, An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour, actor Nancy Olsen Livingston opined on the personal tribulations that the former silver screen heroine may have endured in her longest starring role as that of Rainier III’s spouse.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Addressing the thorny topic of job retention, several speakers opined that some jobs will go away or change while new ones will emerge, but that AI still requires creatives.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Tariff impact Buffett, who opined at length in 2018 and 2019 about the trade conflicts that erupted during Trump’s first term, could again comment on the president’s latest high-stakes battle.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
In her recent book, An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour, actor Nancy Olsen Livingston opined on the personal tribulations that the former silver screen heroine may have endured in her longest starring role as that of Rainier III’s spouse.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
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The drama of sport, the truth of fiction, the humanity of documentary, the poignancy of comedy, serious entertainment – this year’s nominees reflect every aspect of the human condition.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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These projects reflect Zig Zag’s commitment to innovative and impactful storytelling, addressing global challenges while celebrating sporting talent and ambition.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The city did not share if the pool would be demolished, nor what is planned for the site. ‘Sad’ swimmers Hundreds of Adventure Oasis lovers commented on the closing announcement on Facebook, sharing anger, sadness and memories of the summer hot spot.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of social media users have commented on TikTok to applaud Wheels and praise Santos for giving him a second chance at life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 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 rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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