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
The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The Supreme Court has opined that redistricting, like the judicial system, should be color-blind.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Sports talk show hosts and social media talking heads opined that to race would be dangerous and irresponsible.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 2026
The commission may certainly opine how owners of historic properties should not be saddled with the extra costs of preservation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The Supreme Court has opined that redistricting, like the judicial system, should be color-blind.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Sports talk show hosts and social media talking heads opined that to race would be dangerous and irresponsible.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 2026
The commission may certainly opine how owners of historic properties should not be saddled with the extra costs of preservation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Breakfast is served in the lobby, which changes its decor throughout the year to reflect the seasons (Christmas, with over-the-top holiday flourishes, is everyone’s favorite).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Dokoupil isn’t the only CBS newsman to comment on this unprecedented time at the network.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The Federal Reserve declined to comment for this story.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Rielly Chesna, a defender with Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, which lost to Naegohyang in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, also remarked on the team’s smooth choreography.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Enforcement of inappropriate corner crossing will continue to be difficult for FWP, but Callaghan notes that enforcement is only one part of the relationship balance that FWP Director Clark noted between private property rights and public-access rights.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Wenders also noted that the film industry must engage in a broader discussion about how to handle controversial material from film history.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The Medical Investigator’s Office is likely to determine the cause and manner of death, police said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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