as in commenting
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 opining
In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings.
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.
—Ryan Oehrli
january 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
With a $50 million bounty on his head, the CIA openly active in Caracas and US forces mustering in the Caribbean, pundits and politicians throughout the Americas are opining on the Venezuelan president’s fate.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.
—Laurie Kellman, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
The two then continued opining about their other favorite Swift albums, specifically shouting out the singer’s Folklore and Evermore in the process.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.
—Ryan Oehrli
january 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
With a $50 million bounty on his head, the CIA openly active in Caracas and US forces mustering in the Caribbean, pundits and politicians throughout the Americas are opining on the Venezuelan president’s fate.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.
—Laurie Kellman, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
The two then continued opining about their other favorite Swift albums, specifically shouting out the singer’s Folklore and Evermore in the process.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opining
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Jamestown, Rhode Island — 'unique rural character' Yankee Magazine said that Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the sixth best small town in New England, commenting that the Conanicut Island town has a rustic aura, with vast stretches of farmland to bike through.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Survivor alum's presence has divided fans, with many commenting their disdain over Hasselbeck's return to the Hot Topics table.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rumors about the fake Carrey appearing at the César Awards started circulating online last week as people began remarking on his appearance on social media.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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Viewers have also been remarking on Jackie’s big age gap relationship with Dylan (played by Harry Lawtey).—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Guest rooms are designed without single-use plastics, reflecting a commitment to more sustainable hospitality practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Custom chip revenue, in particular, increased 140% year over year in the quarter, with Tan noting that the momentum has continued into the second quarter.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of those lobbyists are seeking immunity for AI-powered and semi-autonomous vehicles, Burg said, noting that when manufacturers and their vehicles aren’t held accountable, everyday people suffer.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Opining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opining. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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