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
Of course, no royal's look wouldn't be complete without some stunning sparkle—and the twins opted for pieces with special significance.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
While some restaurants have opted to close or adjust hours, Helka says that isn't an option.
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Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
According to a league source, the Heat opted to move on from Powell and didn’t push to try to create more room under the first apron to re-sign him.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
By opting to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent, James can now achieve another accomplishment that could stand the test of time.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for opt
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
While some restaurants have opted to close or adjust hours, Helka says that isn't an option.
—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
According to a league source, the Heat opted to move on from Powell and didn’t push to try to create more room under the first apron to re-sign him.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
By opting to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent, James can now achieve another accomplishment that could stand the test of time.
—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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The Kings chose to hold Emanuel Sharp, Adam Flagler and Jonathan Mogbo out of Monday’s game, but Acuff, Clifford and Cardwell returned to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s win over Golden State.
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If an island getaway is favored, there are plenty of options across the globe to choose from, all with pristine beaches and seaside charm.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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There was success, attention, expectation - and underneath it, a girl still figuring herself out.
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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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