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 The Dallas City Council passed a resolution in 2019 that opts to observe the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Prepared daily with whole milk, Greek yogurt and kaffir, Nudes’ product opts for toppings like pistachio and baklava crisp over sugary candy or sprinkles, Solonin said. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Graham, a gluten-free baker who often opts for Bob’s Red Mill’s Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, also suggests leaving something small. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 Your kid can’t benefit unless your state opts into the program. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 Ross often opts for standout looks from collections, usually featuring some sort of textural or color element akin to her personal style. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Instead of chasing fleeting trends, the Princess of Wales usually opts for timeless cuts, elegant colors, and the kind of pieces that will still work years later. — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026 When using one of the hues in a smaller dose, like on trim or a piece of furniture, Mottershead opts for the livelier shades. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026 Cincinnati traditionally opts not to negotiate extensions during the season and has stuck by that with rare exceptions. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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Yet even in the aftermath of her terrible grief, Josie’s mother, Chrissie, doubles down and chooses to put Josie through the operation as well.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Much like her character Klara, Ortega chooses to have faith in humans and their spontaneous wonder.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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The development calls into question the future of the USMCA, which will face annual reviews until 2036—or until one of the three partner nations decides to pull out.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
District decides the race The gerrymandered 5th district would have been a monumental challenge for Cleaver if the courts hadn’t ruled to pause the law pending an election.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026