opted (for)

past tense of opt (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opted (for)
Verb
  • Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
  • He was not selected for the September camp and is now out with a hamstring injury.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Quarterback Dart, starting just his third NFL game after being selected with the 25th pick in the 2025 Draft, threw for a touchdown and ran in another, while Skattebo – picked in the fourth round in April – rushed for 98 yards and three scores.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • For example, Xander Zhou picked an airplane suit with wings, and picked juice and pilates socks to represent himself.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For those who preferred a more conventional movie-going experience, the main screening rooms strategically located near the university campus targeted a young audience.
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The word in the coaching agent community was that Venables preferred an OC who could bring a QB with him.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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