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
And as one Maxwell Scott once opined in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, when the legend becomes fact, print the legend.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
In past years, some of my private equity contacts have opined that small businesses are often too cautious about raising prices.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Mozaffarian opined that people should view dietary changes as not replacing one thing for a healthier alternative, but adding more healthy foods to one’s diet overall.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 18 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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
In past years, some of my private equity contacts have opined that small businesses are often too cautious about raising prices.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Mozaffarian opined that people should view dietary changes as not replacing one thing for a healthier alternative, but adding more healthy foods to one’s diet overall.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opined
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Israel hasn't commented publicly, but the official told NPR that Israel sees positive signs from Lebanon to crack down on Hezbollah.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some who commented said the aggressive response seen in the clip went too far.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Amodei, the Anthropic CEO, has repeatedly remarked that firmer commitments from the Defense Department to not use AI to surveil Americans are necessary because the law has not caught up to AI’s increasingly powerful capability to analyze or parse vast troves of data.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Brits host Jack Whitehall remarked on the incident after Sombr’s performance concluded.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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That venue carried particular weight for Burns, who reflected on a personal crossroads between sports and music.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 1994 away kit reflected the fashion of the era while paying tribute to hard-wearing denim—an enduring symbol of American style.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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