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
The two then continued opining about their other favorite Swift albums, specifically shouting out the singer’s Folklore and Evermore in the process.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opining
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Advertisement Advertisement Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s instruction to State Department personnel to avoid commenting on the fairness or integrity of foreign elections is the latest in a series of actions that diminish America’s voice on democracy.—
Jason Carter,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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For a director who built a remarkable career around filming his own life — for better or worse, through thick and thin, commenting on it with plenty of wit and wisdom — putting together a movie like Remake still had to be the hardest thing imaginable.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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The video quickly found traction among pet lovers, with users remarking on the visible bond between the two canines.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Pan Am logos, gold paneling and the original reflecting pools are being restored.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The AfD became Germany’s second most popular party in federal elections earlier this year, reflecting a precipitous rise from obscurity since its founding in 2013.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Josh tends to appear via video link and those who have attended the meetings have remarked about his openness to listen to what is being said, while also noting that post-ESL, there has been more of an effort by the club and senior executives to engage with supporters.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pastor has decided to turn the other cheek, while noting the challenges his flock will face carrying out their ministry of aid.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Opining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opining. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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