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
In past years, some of my private equity contacts have opined that small businesses are often too cautious about raising prices.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
But the judge opined that he was being asked to substitute his own judgment for the governor’s.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
But the notable clue came seconds later, when Wingard opined on how Lawrence, 26, has benefited from Coen and staff’s coaching.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
But the judge opined that he was being asked to substitute his own judgment for the governor’s.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
But the notable clue came seconds later, when Wingard opined on how Lawrence, 26, has benefited from Coen and staff’s coaching.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Without naming doctors or patients due to HIPAA guidelines and privacy concerns, CNN asked DHS to comment on the ICE encounters the doctor described.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The district attorney’s office declined to comment.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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An 86-year-old reviewer also remarked on how easy and sensible the formula is to use.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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In New Delhi, Russell remarked on how far off the mark companies and governments seem to be on that goal.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Terras, a professor of digital cultural heritage at the University of Edinburgh, noted that while the medium is exciting, its success depends on long-term industrial commitment.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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But their club’s absence from UEFA competition will be noted.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Helen gives the gang a call, saying Billie is at the clinic.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The company also says the battery can charge in under 10 minutes and last 100,000 cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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