as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Recent Examples of opt
For committed buyers now, the market is forcing creative measures, with some choosing tiny homes, opting for real estate in less expensive markets, or joining forces with friends or family to purchase multi-unit dwellings.
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Jackie Cooperman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
But shifting budgetary priorities led to Universal rethinking the project and opting to put it into turnaround.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Mirren opted for a pleated V-neck mididress in a shade of coral, which featured a jeweled belt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Counsell opted for reliever Phil Maton in the sixth with two on, two outs and right-handed hitting Ezequiel Tovar up.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Jackie Cooperman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
But shifting budgetary priorities led to Universal rethinking the project and opting to put it into turnaround.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Mirren opted for a pleated V-neck mididress in a shade of coral, which featured a jeweled belt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Counsell opted for reliever Phil Maton in the sixth with two on, two outs and right-handed hitting Ezequiel Tovar up.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Broadhead ultimately chose to leave college athletics of her own accord just nine months later, for a job at the streaming service Crunchyroll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Ryan, Duran snubbed Joe Ryan and Jhoan Duran weren’t chosen despite having strong cases for what would have been their first All-Star selections.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Beard was a finalist for the UAB head coaching job, but the school decided to elevate interim head coach Alex Mortensen — son of late ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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As the ancient world collides with the present, Lara must decide who to trust among rivals and allies to prevent a catastrophe and protect a secret that could reshape the future.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Jamison-Travis is another six-round pick who figures to land a roster spot based on his draft pedigree.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The new starting rotation of Chris Sale, Martín Pérez, Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes and JR Ritchie figures to get a lengthy trial.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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