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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 opines
So opines Daniel Radcliffe in the solo show Every Brilliant Thing, which just opened at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Columnist Cameron Smith opines about a less-than-inspiring group of Republican candidates.
—Tacuma Roeback, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Columnist Cameron Smith opines about a less-than-inspiring group of Republican candidates.
—Tacuma Roeback, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opines
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The initiative reflects broader efforts by city authorities and technology companies to explore how AI can improve customer service, accessibility, and operational efficiency in transportation hubs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Speaking during a meeting with investors and business leaders, Rodríguez said the initiative reflects Caracas’ intention to stabilize ties with Washington and deepen engagement after years of rupture.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco Police Officers Association declined to comment directly on the case or the judge’s remarks, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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While noirs, of course, critique the crumbling American Dream, Rivera slyly comments on politics.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Breezy Johnson got engaged and traded Instagram comments with Taylor Swift.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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There are family get-togethers — and then there’s gathering your entire brood together to make a low-budget horror movie about [checks notes] a family who gets together to make a low-budget horror movie.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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Donovan notes that Sarah suggesting Abraham lie with Hagar in Genesis 16 initially comes across as a straightforward and simple sentence.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Opines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opines. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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