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

The album mostly abandons the saxophone, the instrument Gendel is known for, instead opting for Auto-Tuned rap, glitchy R&B, and corroded 808s. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

In the United States, measles — eradicated in the year 2000, is back because parents are opting not to vaccinate their kids. — Marc Silver, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Marchetto was keen to push beyond the typical bridal redesign, instead opting for tailored trousers and a matching bomber jacket with heavily embellished cuffs. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Back in the present, Williams pre-empts any response from Eleanor, opting instead to throw a smoke grenade to provide visual cover for their escape. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

True Whitaker Whitaker took on an edgier look than her costars, opting for dark and dramatic glam along with a black slipdress. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

The veteran entertainment publicity and communications executive is leaving after opting for the voluntary early retirement offer that was extended by Disney to qualifying longtime employees two months ago. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

The decision is now up to individual schools, with the majority opting to remain online. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Gosio and her team have done away with straight lines, opting instead for a softer silhouette. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026