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
Harry apparently heeded his uncle’s advice and instead opted to use Sussex for his family surname, following the late Queen Elizabeth granting Harry and Meghan the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their May 19, 2018 royal wedding day.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
In order to offset that surcharge, some sellers may opt to raise prices.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Emily June Spanos, the founder of Emily June Designs in Houston, opted to turn this small laundry room into a colorful oasis that is full of pep.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Biden opted for subsidies and other financial incentives to induce investments in critical industries, including semiconductors and green tech, to counter the growing economic and military threat from China.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
In order to offset that surcharge, some sellers may opt to raise prices.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Emily June Spanos, the founder of Emily June Designs in Houston, opted to turn this small laundry room into a colorful oasis that is full of pep.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Biden opted for subsidies and other financial incentives to induce investments in critical industries, including semiconductors and green tech, to counter the growing economic and military threat from China.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
Verb
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Then came choosing the second pick, and so on.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 When your identity wrestles with the group’s expectations, choose depth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When the book hit the shelves, Gardner figured Frames of Mind would be read by members of the general public interested in psychology.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your bank isn’t the only place to keep your money, and a lot of people are starting to figure that out.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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