opined

past tense of opine
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 While swaps traditionally help institutions manage risk associated with currencies, commodities, securities and similar instruments, Nelson opined that Kalshi’s sports event contracts serve a fundamentally different purpose. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026 In fact, experts have opined that these benefits are not just intangible impacts, but have real effects on the workforce. Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Why, one veteran executive opined, aren’t teams allowed to determine how much of an investment to put into their minor-league rosters and how much to spend on in-stadium technology? Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 1 July 2026 During last fall’s budget fiasco in City Hall, Quigley opined on the city’s fiscal trajectory by standing with the aldermanic opposition to cheer on potential efficiencies outlined in the Ernst & Young report. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 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. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opined
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  • Charles and Diana shared two children, Princes William and Harry, neither of whom have commented on their uncle's book.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Divisions have emerged in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown for safety, and not every major player in the AI space has specifically commented on their path forward with RSI.
    Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
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  • The Daily Dividend As diesel prices climb to all-time highs, Norfolk Southern executive Claude Elkins remarked on seeing $8 diesel in California.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Prior to his arrival from Parma, Villa sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, remarked on Suzuki’s excellent long-range kicking.
    Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • Officials familiar with the higher casualty number expressed frustration that the additional loss of life is not reflected in the Pentagon's public casualty portal.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That apprehension was reflected in the mood of voters in Moscow on a cold, crisp September day a week before the elections.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • Belarusian opposition leader-in-exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the prisoners' release, but noted that many others remain in custody.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Ueno noted the importance of maintaining a sustainable social security system as the population continues to age and decline.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Opined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opined. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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