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 the rest of her glam, Gomez experimented with a more ’00s inspired lip combo, opting for a darker, taupey lip liner and cooler-toned brown gloss, finishing the look with a smoky gray eye and blooming pink blush.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
But families can also opt for other debit card options, including through financial apps, such as Greenlight, Acorns Early, and Cash App.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
Song opted to go sans blouse beneath the blazer of her look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Others opt for barrel aging, allowing the delightful fruit flavors to shine through in the wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
But families can also opt for other debit card options, including through financial apps, such as Greenlight, Acorns Early, and Cash App.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
Song opted to go sans blouse beneath the blazer of her look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Others opt for barrel aging, allowing the delightful fruit flavors to shine through in the wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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The arrangement empowers the co-investors to pick and choose their own individual deals, the great lure of directs in general.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Smith chose to write about her discovery not to reveal some great secret or proclaim a new identity.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, the team decided to rebrand, choosing a name more in keeping with the brand's vision – and Fold was born.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Raised in a traditional Catholic home, Doty, out of economic necessity, had decided to pay off her debts by working in the adult entertainment industry, hoping the job would just be a temporary solution.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hopefully, the Browns can begin figuring things out throughout the remainder of the season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gipson figures to take Basham’s spot in the rotation.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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