as in commented
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 opined
Later asked by Deadline how traditional entertainment companies could court the likes of Markiplier and Kane Parsons, Tewes opined that attempting a top-down approach with digital and YouTube creators would have the opposite effect and the correct path would be to offer distribution to their films.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 June 2026
On Friday, analysts at Bernstein opined that Apple could charge a fee for any third-party services that Apple Intelligence facilitates.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Before requesting a trade, Mabrey openly opined to reporters that she couldn’t be expected to carry the team’s entire 3-point burden on her shoulders, noting that the imbalance allowed other teams to blitz her at the point of attack and over the top of screens to take away her best angles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Wilson even opined to the Hornets about the team’s composition.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Hood opined that the non-endorsement could have come down to the open-endedness of who could win.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
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.
—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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 June 2026
On Friday, analysts at Bernstein opined that Apple could charge a fee for any third-party services that Apple Intelligence facilitates.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Before requesting a trade, Mabrey openly opined to reporters that she couldn’t be expected to carry the team’s entire 3-point burden on her shoulders, noting that the imbalance allowed other teams to blitz her at the point of attack and over the top of screens to take away her best angles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Wilson even opined to the Hornets about the team’s composition.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Hood opined that the non-endorsement could have come down to the open-endedness of who could win.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opined
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The claims began after the former Disney Channel star commented under a post MTV shared on Instagram featuring images of Swift and actress Mariska Hargitay celebrating the New York Knicks' win against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Israel has not directly commented on the latest draft memorandum of understanding that was shared in Iranian state media.—
Kevin Breuninger,April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
12 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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Raphael remarked that the late-night crowd often includes other restaurant workers and taco-shop owners who come in after closing their own spots.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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One city worker, Tyrone Jue, reflected on personal memories tied to the space.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The outcome caps one of California’s most ferocious congressional primaries, a contest that reflected the broader struggle between the Democratic Party’s moderate and progressive wings.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The defendants also noted the State Auditor report's findings that telework policies benefited state employees significantly.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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And while the companies did not specify where the jobs would go, Corning noted its North Carolina manufacturing operations include Concord as well as Trivium, Winston-Salem and Wilmington.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Opined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opined. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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