Synonyms of opting

opting

verb

present participle of opt

as in choosing

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choosing
• deciding
• figuring
• resolving
• determining
• finding
• settling (on or upon)
• concluding
• preferring
• selecting
• electing
• picking
• naming
• decreeing
• ruling
• culling
• contemplating
• pondering
• deliberating
• debating
• considering
• ruling (on)
• studying
• adjudicating
• adjudging
• thinking (about or over)
• handpicking
• weighing
• singling (out)
• judging
• meditating
• arbitrating
• entertaining
• ruminating
• questioning
• refereeing
• cogitating
• mulling (over)
• umpiring
• chewing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• abstaining
• turning down
• delaying
• hesitating
• halting
• stalling
• temporizing
• wavering
• vacillating
• waffling
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opting

Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis, favored by the likes of Rosamund Pike, Kirsten Dunst, and Jenna Ortega, attributes the ever-growing popularity of minimal makeup to general empowerment—women opting to own their individuality rather than cover it up. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

The couple, who have been married for 12 years, kept things classic, both opting for black and glamorous coordinating style. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

The Los Angeles Rams won’t be arriving in Australia with the San Francisco 49ers this week, instead opting to leave Wednesday and arriving the day before kickoff. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The final drive ratio is shorter for 2027 to improve throttle response, and Chevy also claims improved aero performance, while opting for the new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 as a stock tire. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

The news about Guimaraes wanting to leave was followed almost immediately by Johan Manzambi, Newcastle’s top target across all positions, opting for Aston Villa at the final moment. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Allgood is among a rising crop of married women opting to travel solo or with friends, leaving spouses at home to embrace adventure. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

With more teams opting for those non-skill-position players, RB and WR value can really start to emerge. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

Trump has declined so far to endorse a successor, opting to keep his cards close ahead of what’s likely to be a bitter race. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026