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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of opine
In fact, even mainstream celebrities have opined on the matter.
—
Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The study authors opine that future research could focus on refining this technique for various materials to gain deeper insights into the physics governing light–matter interactions.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Bothwell opined that Kalonymus has maintained a low profile while awaiting the results of SB 79 because its passage would strengthen the project’s prospects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opine
Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The study authors opine that future research could focus on refining this technique for various materials to gain deeper insights into the physics governing light–matter interactions.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Bothwell opined that Kalonymus has maintained a low profile while awaiting the results of SB 79 because its passage would strengthen the project’s prospects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
Verb
-
Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
-
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Newsweek contacted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by email outside of normal business hours to comment on this story.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Thomas Perfumo, global economist at Kraken, also commented on this situation, offering a forward outlook.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Following the teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s very steamy Wuthering Heights, eagle-eyed fans remarked on the (somewhat inaccurate) historical dress, which ranged from Oktoberfest dirndl-core to Vivienne Westwood-esque wedding gowns.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
-
After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Meltzer noted that those close to the matter believe the deal is close to being finalized, though WWE has not confirmed this information.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Doctors and public health experts said that the hepatitis B shot is currently recommended for all babies at birth because the risk if a baby is missed is too high.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Aid groups say the Israeli military continues to restrict access to food, water, and humanitarian aid, worsening a crisis already marked by starvation and displacement.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share