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
Others are opting to un-celebrate and, instead, to denigrate the anniversary, following the logic of Nikole Hannah-Jones’s original introduction to the 1619 Project, which cast the Revolution as regrettable.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Dallas is 28th in offensive rebounding, opting for getting back in transition to stop fast-break points (tied for 10th in transition defense).
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Whether opting for a PHEV or a fully electric vehicle, regular maintenance and thoughtful use will help ensure the battery remains healthy and efficient for years to come.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Police initially arrested the male passenger on suspicion of murder, but prosecutors declined to file changes at that time, opting instead for further investigation.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Of course, some rules are made to be broken and Sabrina Carpenter avoided any fashion faux pas by opting for stockings without an obvious seam at the toe to distract from her cute pink pedicure, which is still plenty visible.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025
Instead of opting for a matching set, Lawrence, 35, went for a mismatched look, teaming a Still Here red crewneck sweatshirt with black sweatpants with cuffed hems.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
About 38% dine in at pizzerias, but fewer people are opting for delivery, Resonate said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Dallas is 28th in offensive rebounding, opting for getting back in transition to stop fast-break points (tied for 10th in transition defense).
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Whether opting for a PHEV or a fully electric vehicle, regular maintenance and thoughtful use will help ensure the battery remains healthy and efficient for years to come.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Police initially arrested the male passenger on suspicion of murder, but prosecutors declined to file changes at that time, opting instead for further investigation.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Of course, some rules are made to be broken and Sabrina Carpenter avoided any fashion faux pas by opting for stockings without an obvious seam at the toe to distract from her cute pink pedicure, which is still plenty visible.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025
Instead of opting for a matching set, Lawrence, 35, went for a mismatched look, teaming a Still Here red crewneck sweatshirt with black sweatpants with cuffed hems.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
About 38% dine in at pizzerias, but fewer people are opting for delivery, Resonate said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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But that goes back to choosing whether to make the right decision or the wrong.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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