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
At the time, SpaceX founder Elon Musk opined in an interview that building the factory might well be more difficult than building the rocket.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
In fact, even mainstream celebrities have opined on the matter.
—Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Bothwell opined that Kalonymus has maintained a low profile while awaiting the results of SB 79 because its passage would strengthen the project’s prospects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Democrat Harley Rouda, served in the US House with Porter, 2019 to 2021, opined in this paper in January 2024.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
In fact, even mainstream celebrities have opined on the matter.
—Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Bothwell opined that Kalonymus has maintained a low profile while awaiting the results of SB 79 because its passage would strengthen the project’s prospects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Democrat Harley Rouda, served in the US House with Porter, 2019 to 2021, opined in this paper in January 2024.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opined
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On those calls, the rapper expressed his frustration with many of his peers and commented on industry rumors and gossip (such as the falling out between Metro Boomin and Drake).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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At this time, WWE has not commented on The Rock's potential involvement in WrestleMania 43.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following the teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s very steamy Wuthering Heights, eagle-eyed fans remarked on the (somewhat inaccurate) historical dress, which ranged from Oktoberfest dirndl-core to Vivienne Westwood-esque wedding gowns.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the Goo Goo Dolls, with opener Dashboard Confessional, played Berkeley’s Greek Theatre in September, the emo band’s frontman Chris Carrabba remarked on all the teenagers who were rocking vintage band tees in the crowd.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Only about 3% of this year's participating students came from D-or-F-rated schools, which Smith said reflected little change from the previous year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Opined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opined. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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