opting (for)

present participle of opt (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting (for)
Verb
  • 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
  • Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.
    Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The woman decided to tweak her usual routine by picking different numbers.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Colleague Chad Jennings roasted me in March for picking the M’s.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Opting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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