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
And while some think the standoff could be drawn out, a former Commerce Department official opined that Trump and Xi, both aiming to not look weak, could be eyeing a short-term fix to the ongoing trade war.
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
This is one reason which led to the fall of other large healthcare unicorns such as Babylon Health and most recently, 23andMe, both multi-billion dollar enterprises in their heyday; many have since opined that both lost their purpose during their meteoric rise.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
He was diagnosed with dementia and the doctor opined that AF should not ever independently handle any finances at all.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Langley is in a good position to opine on the rapidly changing entertainment industry, and how things are shaking out between movies and TV.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
This is one reason which led to the fall of other large healthcare unicorns such as Babylon Health and most recently, 23andMe, both multi-billion dollar enterprises in their heyday; many have since opined that both lost their purpose during their meteoric rise.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
He was diagnosed with dementia and the doctor opined that AF should not ever independently handle any finances at all.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Langley is in a good position to opine on the rapidly changing entertainment industry, and how things are shaking out between movies and TV.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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This reflects the power of culture, which prioritizes collaboration over competition.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That inclusivity is reflected behind the camera, too.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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Ventura’s attorney, Douglas Wigdor, declined to comment when reached by CNN.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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The company declined to comment on those estimates.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The current Pakistani army chief, Syed Asim Munir, has a reputation as a hard-liner, evident in his vitriolic, mid-April remarks about Kashmir and Hindu-Muslim differences.—
Lisa Curtis,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski announced the closure on Monday and also remarked on the matter during a visit to the U.K.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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For now, the following three attractions are excluded: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Mine-Cart Madness Dragon Racer’s Rally Guests should note that the free Express Passes included with stays at select Universal Orlando resorts may not be used at Epic Universe.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The process of learning to sign creates pathways in the brain that help your child pick up any language more easily later in life, notes Fosca Shackleton White, director of the Montessori Academy of Chicago.—
Leslie Garisto Pfaff,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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In an interview, Vance had said Christian teachings advocate for prioritizing love, first for family, then neighbors, community, fellow citizens, and lastly, the world.—
Rhona Tarrant,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Both reports noted billing patterns indicative of potential fraud among hundreds of providers, the OIG said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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