as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week
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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 -
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
Verb
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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With two straight victories after a 1-5 start, the Ravens have picked themselves off the mat and are threatening to get back in the playoff mix.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Glasner prefers his players to know their role perfectly, to complement each other and to commit to the game plan largely without deviation.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cinnabon Sweets lovers who prefer Cinnabon over a cinnamon sugar pretzel can enjoy an OREO Spookies & Cream Chillatta with any CinnaPack purchase from October 27 to October 31.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Opt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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