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
Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting.
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Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s what everybody wants to know and opine on.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s what everybody wants to know and opine on.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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Strugglers also reflect the larger societal and political shifts that have swept through India.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The early transition reflects a broader reality across Summit County, where thin snowpack and warm temperatures have shortened the ski season and pushed some winter operations to close early.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some Japanese experts have commented that minesweeping would be a mission that the country could carry out when hostilities end.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Sisneros, spokeswoman for the Denver City Attorney’s Office, declined to comment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Panels and presentations were markedly less likely to offer simultaneous translations into English than in previous years, a shift that several English-speaking attendees remarked upon, and which some attributed to budget pressures or evolving trade relations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many of the commenters remarked that by bringing the case to court, the deputies brought it to the public's attention.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some troops have maintained a near-continuous presence since last summer, while others -- particularly those from out of state -- cycle through on shorter deployments, one of the officials noted.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dawes noted there was no direct proof smoking cigarettes had caused the blaze.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Spencer says seven truckloads of items were donated, completely exceeding his expectations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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