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
McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Ofcom ditched the proposal, opting instead to change guidance.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
As of last year, two-thirds of American women were still opting to change their names after getting married.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Hailey Bieber, meanwhile, was a little more daring, opting for a dramatic gown from Schiaparelli’s spring 2025 couture collection.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Phoenix also made another move on Friday night, opting to retain second-year guard Jordan Goodwin on their 15-man standard roster heading into the 2025-26 regular season next week.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Max Studio London Godet Pleated Maxi Skirt Florals may be most commonly associated with the spring and summer, but opting for a darker, more muted shade allows the pattern to transition into the fall.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Investors have been spooked and moved to trim positions in the sector, possibly opting to have lower exposure in case a crisis is brewing.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Ofcom ditched the proposal, opting instead to change guidance.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
As of last year, two-thirds of American women were still opting to change their names after getting married.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Hailey Bieber, meanwhile, was a little more daring, opting for a dramatic gown from Schiaparelli’s spring 2025 couture collection.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Phoenix also made another move on Friday night, opting to retain second-year guard Jordan Goodwin on their 15-man standard roster heading into the 2025-26 regular season next week.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Max Studio London Godet Pleated Maxi Skirt Florals may be most commonly associated with the spring and summer, but opting for a darker, more muted shade allows the pattern to transition into the fall.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Investors have been spooked and moved to trim positions in the sector, possibly opting to have lower exposure in case a crisis is brewing.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee Thursday to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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While Alana was selective about her wedding look, choosing a Vivienne Westwood gown, jewelry by Dorsey and a custom gold band by Sofia Kaman.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Examine The Planter Before deciding what plants to choose, take a glance at your planter or container from all sides.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Danny heads to Boston and visits his son in the hospital, before eventually deciding to crack the case himself.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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When a group has been together for so long, there can be a risk of other teams ‘figuring you out’.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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