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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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