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
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.
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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
When Black folks look back wistfully on the segregated past, and opine about buying Black.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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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
When Black folks look back wistfully on the segregated past, and opine about buying Black.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
Verb
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Legends Hotel Peyton Premium Smooth Sateen Bed Sheet Set, $244 To streamline our list, all prices shown reflect queen-size picks.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hertz declined to comment Friday on Ackman’s stake in the company.—
Michael Wayland,Yun Li,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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These kids encounter someone dressed as a tree and do not remark upon that.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Letterboxd in March, Macfadyen, 50, remarked on the movie's staying power.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Apr 21, 3:05 am Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88 Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Vatican watchers noted Francis’ determination to sweep clean institutions that had become rife with dysfunction, factionalism and accusations of corruption.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tucked one of my wings, and just... dodged right out of there, said, 'Hell no, brother.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The child remains in the care and custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and was placed with a foster family, the agency said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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