opt out
verb
opted out; opting out; opts out
: to choose not to participate in something
—often used with of
opted out of the project
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The longtime Utah coach takes over a Michigan team (9-4) that produced a strong running game and played tough on defense despite missing its top two defenders, who opted out of the game.
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CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Also, there’s no clear way to opt out.
—Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
If internet service is included through a third-party provider for an apartment complex, tenants must be given the option to opt out and choose their own provider.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The council also voted 9-4 to release city employees’ personal information to employee organizations or bargaining units unless employees opt out.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Also, there’s no clear way to opt out.
—Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
If internet service is included through a third-party provider for an apartment complex, tenants must be given the option to opt out and choose their own provider.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The council also voted 9-4 to release city employees’ personal information to employee organizations or bargaining units unless employees opt out.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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