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
The Apollo Gold adds green structural overlays, while the Shadow Red opts for black.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.
—Adam Williams
may 25, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Gabrielle Union opts for a sexy open back dress at The Abbey's 35th Anniversary on May 20 in West Hollywood, California.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Before consuming his first meal of the day at his favorite restaurant, the rapper and R&B artist opts for a quick stroll through the Lower East Side while the rain is only drizzling.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Ma opts for the convenience of cartons of egg whites.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
As the employee revolt builds, Google’s management reverses course and opts not to renew the lucrative military relationship.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 May 2026
In addition, Advanced Account Security automatically opts users out of exposing their data to AI model training, which can also be switched off by going to Settings > Data controls.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Because the series opts to focus more on the societal factors that make such a killing plausible than on Jamie’s specific desires and concerns, its perspective is only ever that of an outsider.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.
—Adam Williams
may 25, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Gabrielle Union opts for a sexy open back dress at The Abbey's 35th Anniversary on May 20 in West Hollywood, California.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Before consuming his first meal of the day at his favorite restaurant, the rapper and R&B artist opts for a quick stroll through the Lower East Side while the rain is only drizzling.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Ma opts for the convenience of cartons of egg whites.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
As the employee revolt builds, Google’s management reverses course and opts not to renew the lucrative military relationship.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 May 2026
In addition, Advanced Account Security automatically opts users out of exposing their data to AI model training, which can also be switched off by going to Settings > Data controls.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Because the series opts to focus more on the societal factors that make such a killing plausible than on Jamie’s specific desires and concerns, its perspective is only ever that of an outsider.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts
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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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What's also true is that the ratings figures the NBA and NBC are promoting are highly misleading.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Rather than merely a stylish shot of Charli, the photograph by Aidan Zamiri figures musician John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and film director Martin Scorsese, three men who in some capacity epitomize their respective fields.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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