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
Officials are opting to negotiate a new deal with the utility company rather than automatically renewing the existing one, wrote Veronica McBeth, the city's director of transportation.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Save yourself time and elbow grease by opting for slate, wood, or vinyl flooring that is water-resistant and easy to wipe off.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Reddit threads and gossip pages are ablaze with speculation about who will get the invite, but Swift seems to be opting for a more-the-merrier approach.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Options for the Chocolate included an off-grid version instead of the default configuration with a RV hookup, and buyers could lower the cost by opting for the Lift&Go frame only (no trailer and detachable supports).
—Stefan Ionescu
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Studies suggest that men are frequently opting for the latter.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
If this problem sounds familiar to you, consider opting for a travel tote bag instead.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
However, Hargitay taught an advanced lesson by opting for a trickier pair of ankle jeans.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Save yourself time and elbow grease by opting for slate, wood, or vinyl flooring that is water-resistant and easy to wipe off.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Reddit threads and gossip pages are ablaze with speculation about who will get the invite, but Swift seems to be opting for a more-the-merrier approach.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Options for the Chocolate included an off-grid version instead of the default configuration with a RV hookup, and buyers could lower the cost by opting for the Lift&Go frame only (no trailer and detachable supports).
—Stefan Ionescu
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Studies suggest that men are frequently opting for the latter.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
If this problem sounds familiar to you, consider opting for a travel tote bag instead.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
However, Hargitay taught an advanced lesson by opting for a trickier pair of ankle jeans.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
Verb
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Now, after Oklahoma came back from a six-run deficit, the specter of 20 years with no super regionals will loom them for the deciding game on Monday afternoon.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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So, many homeowners are deciding to stay put and renovate.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The very behaviors that created their success—stepping up, taking on more, figuring it out—are the same ones that eventually lead to overwhelm.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The eternally optimistic Canales still seems bullish on Legette figuring things out, but a disappointing start to the season could land him on the trading block by October.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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