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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.
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Tacuma Roeback,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
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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.
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Tacuma Roeback,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opines
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The House package reflects a narrower approach than the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which was previously approved by the Senate.
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Nyirenda’s experience reflects a broader surge in anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Attendees seemed keen to squeeze as much networking as possible out of the gala, often chatting with their associates and neighbors during speakers’ remarks.
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Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered.
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Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.
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When asked about Trump’s order, a Hawley spokesperson directed The Star to comments the Republican senator made last week in support of it as a safety measure.
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Fermentation also changes the bread chemically, Messer notes, as beneficial bacteria known as lactic acid help break down some starches and proteins in the dough, including small amounts of gluten.
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Hensley notes that while commercial oven cleaners may be used for the racks, some cleaners cause discoloration.
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“Opines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opines. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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