as in choosing
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Recent Examples of opting
The actress went mostly minimal with the remaining elements of her look, opting for a pair of simple, pointed-toe black heels.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
About 38% dine in at pizzerias, but fewer people are opting for delivery, Resonate said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Google has been trying to push TV companies to accept new tiers of programming that could result in some subscribers opting to drop receiving certain networks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Each is seeking to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is opting to run for governor in 2026.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
With the shutdown, people who would've come in to shop are opting to stay home or do something cheaper, according to him.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
The dachshund ended up hilariously opting to balance both eating and barking in a somewhat even rhythm.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Ramirez went shirtless and barefoot, opting for a pair of maroon swim shorts.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
By opting for a very thin layer of mascara and skipping eyeliner altogether, Stewart kept the overall effect natural.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
About 38% dine in at pizzerias, but fewer people are opting for delivery, Resonate said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Google has been trying to push TV companies to accept new tiers of programming that could result in some subscribers opting to drop receiving certain networks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Each is seeking to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is opting to run for governor in 2026.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
With the shutdown, people who would've come in to shop are opting to stay home or do something cheaper, according to him.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
The dachshund ended up hilariously opting to balance both eating and barking in a somewhat even rhythm.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Ramirez went shirtless and barefoot, opting for a pair of maroon swim shorts.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
By opting for a very thin layer of mascara and skipping eyeliner altogether, Stewart kept the overall effect natural.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
Verb
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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But that goes back to choosing whether to make the right decision or the wrong.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, the toll of deciding to sit Curry on some nights for rest weighs on him.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following the public comment period which ended Thursday, the TCEQ will respond to the concerns in writing before deciding whether to issue a permit that would allow the project to move forward.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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