opt (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt (for)
Verb
  • There are two classe s to choose from every Tuesday -- 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 5:30-7:15 p.m.
    Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
  • There’s a mountain of deals to choose from at REI’s Memorial Day sale, but some discounts have piqued our interest more than others.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • May 25, 2025 Rave, who was selected by the Royals in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, also has showed off his defensive prowess in the past.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
  • Southern Miss for example had multiple Q4 losses but were still selected as a host seed over TCU.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • Situations like, how to thread the needle between multiple dietary restrictions, or how to pick a menu that can be made days in advance so hosts can save their energy for the party itself.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
  • Best new cars in 2025: See Consumer Reports' top picks for reliability, safety and moreNeed a break?
    Nora Eckert, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • Aspergillus flavus, a species that tends to prefer hotter, tropical climates, could increase its spread by 16% if humans continue burning large amounts of fossil fuels, the study found.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
  • Still others prefer city breaks — or simply staying put.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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“Opt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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