opted (for)

past tense of opt (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opted (for)
Verb
  • For the first time on the show, the friends and family members selected by each celebrity contestant for their dedications will join them on the ballroom floor.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Nominees are selected by 10BEST editors based on nominations from travel industry experts, and USA TODAY readers voted for their favorites based on the nominations.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These restaurants were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit restaurants across the South.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • How was Arizona's top doughnut picked?
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Parking prices range from $10 for general to $20 for preferred.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Opted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opted%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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