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.
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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.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Wilson even opined to the Hornets about the team’s composition.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has not immediately commented.
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The Coast Guard and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are leading that investigation, and have not yet commented on whether alcohol use or the late hour could have been factors in the collision.
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Recently, many have remarked that our great city stands at a crossroads, ready to unshackle itself from the mistakes of the past but uncertain as to how.
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At the time of publication, Jones — with whom Kern cheered during their time at Iowa State — does not appear to have remarked publicly on the tragic turn of events.
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The shift is reflected in Likud’s messaging, which has begun treating Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s primary rival after previously focusing on Bennett.
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Last summer, Chicago saw the launch of a new Jewish high school within city limits, a project that some parents said reflected growing demand for Jewish education amid allegations of antisemitism in the city’s private and public schools.
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Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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“Opined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opined. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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