as in choosing
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 opting
Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Dozens of cuts saving millions of dollars by canceling contracts and expenditures, while opting not to fill vacant positions.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Even though spending on subscriptions has remained steady, the report shows that two-thirds of streaming subscribers are now opting for ads, marking a 20% increase from 2024.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
With the Marlins opting for Nardi and John King as their lefty relievers, there was no room for Gibson.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the best-case scenario for the party is Fetterman opting against reelection.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
This means opting for slow-release fertilizers and organic matter, such as compost, rather than using fast-release synthetic fertilizers.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Willis and Williams said the cost is worth it, opting for more quality over quantity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In Healdsburg, in particular, homeowners are opting for materials meant to prevent burning.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Dozens of cuts saving millions of dollars by canceling contracts and expenditures, while opting not to fill vacant positions.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Even though spending on subscriptions has remained steady, the report shows that two-thirds of streaming subscribers are now opting for ads, marking a 20% increase from 2024.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
With the Marlins opting for Nardi and John King as their lefty relievers, there was no room for Gibson.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the best-case scenario for the party is Fetterman opting against reelection.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
This means opting for slow-release fertilizers and organic matter, such as compost, rather than using fast-release synthetic fertilizers.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Willis and Williams said the cost is worth it, opting for more quality over quantity.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In Healdsburg, in particular, homeowners are opting for materials meant to prevent burning.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
Verb
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Global firms consider enforcement regimes when deciding where to locate research, production, and scaling operations.—
Laura Peter,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even experienced players can misread a pitch by inches, which makes deciding whether to challenge even more difficult.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.—
Alison Graham Larson,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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