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
The Fed is also concerned about companies opting to scale back on hiring to offset these rising costs, potentially jeopardizing the labor market.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Some are opting simply to not reenlist or to retire early.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Instead, people are opting for more meaningful, high-impact pieces made from this precious metal.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
However, that’s not the only reason shoppers are opting for it over their other personal item bags.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Choosing a Rain Barrel Rain barrels are made with different types of materials, including metal and fiberglass, but for most homeowners, opting for a plastic rain barrel will make the most sense.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Willis and Williams said the cost is worth it, opting for more quality over quantity.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Vernon has long since abandoned the linear song structures of For Emma, Forever Ago, opting instead for looping sequences that hover just short of resolution.
—Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Also consider switching to bar soap, shampoo or conditioner bars, and opting for products sold in glass, metal, ceramic or paper packaging where possible.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Some are opting simply to not reenlist or to retire early.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Instead, people are opting for more meaningful, high-impact pieces made from this precious metal.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
However, that’s not the only reason shoppers are opting for it over their other personal item bags.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Choosing a Rain Barrel Rain barrels are made with different types of materials, including metal and fiberglass, but for most homeowners, opting for a plastic rain barrel will make the most sense.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Willis and Williams said the cost is worth it, opting for more quality over quantity.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Vernon has long since abandoned the linear song structures of For Emma, Forever Ago, opting instead for looping sequences that hover just short of resolution.
—Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Also consider switching to bar soap, shampoo or conditioner bars, and opting for products sold in glass, metal, ceramic or paper packaging where possible.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
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Some of Coachella’s most elite attendees won’t spend their day at the actual festival, choosing instead to hop between the many exclusive day parties, powered by brands like Revolve.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stars made sacrificial effort plays that could convince most spectators this was a playoff showdown — Jamal Murray diving into the second row to save a loose ball, Aaron Gordon developing a limp then playing through it to guard De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama on game-deciding possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daily use and care should also be considered when deciding whether to toss or keep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yuri and Juliana, fresh off a breakup with Praveena, are still figuring things out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Underwood also noted that the Illini were still figuring some things out after Andrej Stojaković (knee) and Tomislav Ivišić (tonsils) missed significant time in the preseason.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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