opted (for)

past tense of opt (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opted (for)
Verb
  • The researchers selected for these genetic alterations because some previous research has shown that aspirin intervention has had a positive impact on suppressing tumor growth.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    Ryley Amond,Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The final play of the third quarter was a run play by Burleson and a fumble happened and Seguin picked it up.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Schwarber couldn't have picked a better year to hit 50 home runs for the first time (with three weeks to spare).
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What is less clear is if particular arms are preferred for one task over another, the way that humans typically have a dominant hand.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Rizzoli’s anchovy fillets were leaner than what our panel preferred.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Opted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opted%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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