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
Typically elegant, the Princess of Wales opted for the Eponine London dress for the occasion, marking its first outing since COP26 in 2021.
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Gabela — upset about Corben’s video — opted to go public with his concerns.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The spring 2026 ready-to-wear curation marked Vitale’s first with Versace, where the couturier opted to focus on sensibility and streetwear more than anything else.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
In the past many of these PACT buildings experienced high eviction rates compared to NYCHA buildings that opt to stay in Section 9.
—Jasmin Sanchez, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Gabela — upset about Corben’s video — opted to go public with his concerns.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The spring 2026 ready-to-wear curation marked Vitale’s first with Versace, where the couturier opted to focus on sensibility and streetwear more than anything else.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
In the past many of these PACT buildings experienced high eviction rates compared to NYCHA buildings that opt to stay in Section 9.
—Jasmin Sanchez, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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There is a lot of tequila out there to choose from, and some brands—shockingly—don’t even have a celebrity, actor, or athlete backing them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Thai diver Kengkard Bongkawong told CNN that while the goal is still to rescue the group, an upcoming meeting will decide whether the team should first work together to evacuate them or if the rescuers should split into two groups, with one continuing the search for those unaccounted for.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Hulst and Toomey decided to withdraw from the mile at the State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Rockies’ climb to being a postseason team figures to be long and steep, but just how long and how steep depends on the route that Paul DePodesta, Josh Byrnes and company take.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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At just 5-5, the team still is figuring things out now that Clark is back full time.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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