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
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not be in the field, with the horse’s trainers opting to skip the Preakness Stakes to allow Golden Tempo more time to recover after a magical win earlier this month.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
The fallout led to Gaiman withdrawing from the project and Prime Video opting for a 90-minute finale rather than a full season.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Biscan suggests benefiting from the gleam and dimension of iridescence while opting for the sophistication of marble and marble-look tiles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Instead of opting for darker denim, for example, Cyrus wore an airy pair of light-wash jeans with a matching chambray shirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
The Bulls announced on April 21 that coach Billy Donovan decided to resign after six years in Chicago, opting to step aside rather than work with a new front office.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The practice is now common in gyms, wellness resorts and hotels across the United States, with some people preferring structured spa environments and others opting for lakes, oceans or other outdoor settings.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Asake stays cautious, opting for a come-one, come-all approach.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
The fallout led to Gaiman withdrawing from the project and Prime Video opting for a 90-minute finale rather than a full season.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Biscan suggests benefiting from the gleam and dimension of iridescence while opting for the sophistication of marble and marble-look tiles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Instead of opting for darker denim, for example, Cyrus wore an airy pair of light-wash jeans with a matching chambray shirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
The Bulls announced on April 21 that coach Billy Donovan decided to resign after six years in Chicago, opting to step aside rather than work with a new front office.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The practice is now common in gyms, wellness resorts and hotels across the United States, with some people preferring structured spa environments and others opting for lakes, oceans or other outdoor settings.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Asake stays cautious, opting for a come-one, come-all approach.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
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How to handle it safely For dogs that only graze occasionally, the main precaution should be choosing safe locations.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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By choosing investment banking, an industry almost entirely based in Manhattan, students were expressing a predilection for its unique lifestyle and consumption options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Because teams are deciding whether to devote millions of dollars and precious roster spots to occasionally unreliable males in their early twenties, much of a scout’s work is akin to investigative reporting.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The former Huskies’ star went off for a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-109, in the deciding Game 6 Friday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The defensive effort and quality has been extraordinary, but that’s never before stopped Brunson from figuring it out over the course of a playoff series.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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