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
Others swiftly followed suit, opining that the driver had been motivated by Islamic extremism.
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Last year, my University of Georgia colleagues and I opined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about ways to reassess extreme weather risk and preparedness.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But as Justice Sonia Sotomayor points out in her concurring opinion, joined by two other justices, the majority also opines on the policy implications.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
Yet while many analysts opine on operational efficiencies and promotional investments needed to keep the category afloat, Barnstable sees a fundamental shift in cereal and in food in general.
—Brooks Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Last year, my University of Georgia colleagues and I opined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about ways to reassess extreme weather risk and preparedness.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But as Justice Sonia Sotomayor points out in her concurring opinion, joined by two other justices, the majority also opines on the policy implications.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
Yet while many analysts opine on operational efficiencies and promotional investments needed to keep the category afloat, Barnstable sees a fundamental shift in cereal and in food in general.
—Brooks Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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Photos posted to the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Roley's mother and stepfather, reviewed by ABC News, reflect that familiarity with firearms.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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The organization reflected a pattern in this new generation of filmmakers in the Central American country, largely comprised of women, with many telling stories focused on issues of womanhood and, most specifically, being a woman in Costa Rica today.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Shift your mindset to focus on commenting, then build one-to-one relationships every day.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Tottenham declined to comment when approached by The Athletic.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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When his daughter Valentina remarks that Messi’s post has gone viral, Baggio understands — but apparently without understanding why.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Coach Mark Daigneault, another quiet architect of this success story, spoke volumes with his postgame remarks.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Fellow Republican Bush also appeared in the recorded message with a rebuke of Trump’s efforts, noting that the cuts will drastically impact the landmark AIDS/HIV program started in his administration that is credited with saving tens of millions of lives globally.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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President Trump clapped back early Tuesday, noting the enormous federal subsidies Musk's various companies receive from the government and suggesting that the Department of Government Efficiency — which Musk led before stepping down late May — look into any spending flowing into Musk's empire.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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Kerrville city manager Dalton Rice said that in his city, at least 40 power lines are still down after the storms.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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