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
Now, Cashman could opt to go all-in and acquire the three-time All-Star.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
The all-too-real heartbreak of forgetting is explored metaphorically in this Michel Gondry–directed, Charlie Kaufman–penned movie about an estranged couple who opt to erase one another from their memories (but at what cost?).
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, the collar adds a preppy vibe and dresses up your outfit, especially when paired with sleek bottoms like Oprah opted for.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The number can fluctuate and still be manipulated if the team opts to restructure other players’ current contracts, which could grant Miami more room to operate in the short term but put the Dolphins in a bigger bind, piling on salary cap obligations in future seasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
The all-too-real heartbreak of forgetting is explored metaphorically in this Michel Gondry–directed, Charlie Kaufman–penned movie about an estranged couple who opt to erase one another from their memories (but at what cost?).
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, the collar adds a preppy vibe and dresses up your outfit, especially when paired with sleek bottoms like Oprah opted for.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The number can fluctuate and still be manipulated if the team opts to restructure other players’ current contracts, which could grant Miami more room to operate in the short term but put the Dolphins in a bigger bind, piling on salary cap obligations in future seasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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Guests can choose from four larger first-class capsules, each spanning 47 square feet with a standard double bed and nightstand, resembling a tiny hotel room.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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BamBam chose a black velvet blazer from the French brand.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Conversely, could the Blues still decide to add to the roster?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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France's President Emmanuel Macron has said that Europe, not Washington, will decide the future of the continent and added that there would be a response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Both teams entered unbeaten, having given up just 10 goals each all season, so one goal figured to be enough to win.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Apparently, TikTok figured that bad things were afoot with this trend.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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