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
Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother, Austin Swift, as her man of honor and Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, as the groom's best man.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Travis and Swift did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother, Austin, as her Man of Honor and Jason, 38, as Travis' Best Man.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Nguyen created this cute pedi, opting for vibrant neon polishes and fun nail art.
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Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Others are opting to cross in the dark, popping up once clear of the waterway.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Zoë Kravitz was seen heading to the event in one of the few wedding guest looks, opting for a semi sheer frock with intricate floral beading and a pair of little black kitten heels.
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Lizzie Logan,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The plan has morphed in the decade since its inception amid local opposition, and in 2024 proponents yanked a related ballot measure after opting to try and work with local regulators.
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Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Travis and Swift did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother, Austin, as her Man of Honor and Jason, 38, as Travis' Best Man.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Nguyen created this cute pedi, opting for vibrant neon polishes and fun nail art.
—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Others are opting to cross in the dark, popping up once clear of the waterway.
—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Zoë Kravitz was seen heading to the event in one of the few wedding guest looks, opting for a semi sheer frock with intricate floral beading and a pair of little black kitten heels.
—
Lizzie Logan,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The plan has morphed in the decade since its inception amid local opposition, and in 2024 proponents yanked a related ballot measure after opting to try and work with local regulators.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
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Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
Verb
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Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.
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At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.
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Surely, a state as innovative as Florida is capable of figuring it out.
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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