OPTS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

opts

verb

present tense third-person singular of opt

as in chooses

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 opts If the district attorney opts to downgrade charges against Clancy, the parties could potentially come to a plea agreement to avoid a second trial. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 There is a seven-day retention option, but Waybourn said the county opts for the longer retention to give crime victims more time to come forward. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 The pro tennis star often opts for stilettos attached to colorful footwear choices like sandal heels or mules. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 His tape from last preseason and regular season, making acrobatic plays, would be tantalizing if Cincinnati opts to keep Meyers and Jones/Williams instead. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Here, a guest opts for one with light support, dressing it up with a white blazer draped over the shoulders, black shorts, a waist scarf, flip-flop heels, and an oversized clutch. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 With logic against her, Rebecca opts for an emotional appeal. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Unless Miami opts to bring in another kicker, Riley Patterson will be the starter for 2026. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Barça prefers surgery, but De Jong opts for a conservative four-month recovery. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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If the prosecution chooses not to retry the case, Clancy would be returned to the psychiatric facility until the Plymouth County District Attorney decides to drop the charges, at which point she would be released, Hershon said.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
It's shaped by moments when a leader chooses the enterprise over the function, treats people with respect under pressure and creates confidence amid uncertainty.

— Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

Verb

If the prosecution decides to retry the case, a new jury would be selected, and the case would proceed to a new trial with a different jury.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
The Tate brothers remain in jail in the US while a judge decides on the request for their extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of decides

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Johnson, a second-year back, figures to challenge Lloyd for carries in the Packers' backfield.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
But this season has been even more electric with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s dramatics, and October figures to be dialed up to 11 at Wrigley.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026