as in selected
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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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Coach of the Year Bickerstaff won the award from the National Basketball Coaches Association, selected by his peers, and is the likely favorite for the official NBA honor.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Newly opened Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre estate in south Devon, England, where Tamworth piglets and Manx Loaghtan sheep roam free and wildflowers are encouraged to be picked, lures guests with the promise of slow living.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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If the stem is still attached or the scar looks jagged and raised, the fruit was likely picked too early and may not be as sweet.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The technology is preferred, since the nuclear plant components are modular, can be built at scale and the plant is designed to shut down in case of an accident.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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This broke long-standing royal tradition, which has preferred more bespoke choices for a royal engagement ring.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Opted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opted%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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