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
Instead of opting for a bulky option, travelers should opt for a packable puffer instead.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The shoe was also a popular choice at the brand’s spring 2026 show, with other guests like including Lori Harvey and Poppy Delevingne also opting for the same style.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The designer instead suggests opting for natural materials like limestone, classic marble, or a soft ceramic.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Unrivaled is entering its second season, and Clark did not play in the league's first one last year, opting to rest.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
He was invited to join Led Zeppelin but declined, opting to pursue a career as a photographer instead.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers voted to close the prison in 2018 but the plan has been plagued with delays, including Republicans on the Legislature's budget-writing committee initially opting not to fully fund the plan to replace the prison with smaller facilities.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
With most teams now opting for a 4F1D power play, finding a good defender is more difficult than it’s ever been.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The shoe was also a popular choice at the brand’s spring 2026 show, with other guests like including Lori Harvey and Poppy Delevingne also opting for the same style.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The designer instead suggests opting for natural materials like limestone, classic marble, or a soft ceramic.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Unrivaled is entering its second season, and Clark did not play in the league's first one last year, opting to rest.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
He was invited to join Led Zeppelin but declined, opting to pursue a career as a photographer instead.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers voted to close the prison in 2018 but the plan has been plagued with delays, including Republicans on the Legislature's budget-writing committee initially opting not to fully fund the plan to replace the prison with smaller facilities.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
With most teams now opting for a 4F1D power play, finding a good defender is more difficult than it’s ever been.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
Verb
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So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps Moreno was still deciding on Minasian’s status with the club.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The new wording also gives the council wiggle room in deciding the city manager's annual salary, contract term and amount of severance pay.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Clarke, like Byfield, spent a couple of pro seasons figuring things out.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Royals tried playing him in left field in conjunction with fellow second baseman Michael Massey, figuring the two could split their time at both positions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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