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
Tied with a Bow Jessica Williams opts for a monochrome white 'fit at the Shrinking event during the 2026 PaleyFest in Los Angeles on April 7.
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Put through reasonable paces, the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE transitions from street driving to natural obstacles with aplomb, whether the operator allows the onboard computer systems to choose the driving mode or opts for manual choice.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Luka Garza, who’s played well in most of his appearances since late December, is another viable option if Vucevic scuffles, or if Mazzulla opts to play three bigs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Doing away with the classic Humpty Dumpty physique, chef Nicolas Cloiseau opts for something less banal and more cubic, channeling his inner Picasso.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
The show opts not to show the murder itself.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of a traditional bouquet, the Bravo star opts for the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet Building Set.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, Carryboy opts to add cabinetry just inside the rear load doors for extra organization.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
If San Francisco opts to keep Webb on regular rest, his second start of the season would be on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Put through reasonable paces, the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE transitions from street driving to natural obstacles with aplomb, whether the operator allows the onboard computer systems to choose the driving mode or opts for manual choice.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Luka Garza, who’s played well in most of his appearances since late December, is another viable option if Vucevic scuffles, or if Mazzulla opts to play three bigs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Doing away with the classic Humpty Dumpty physique, chef Nicolas Cloiseau opts for something less banal and more cubic, channeling his inner Picasso.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
The show opts not to show the murder itself.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of a traditional bouquet, the Bravo star opts for the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet Building Set.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, Carryboy opts to add cabinetry just inside the rear load doors for extra organization.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
If San Francisco opts to keep Webb on regular rest, his second start of the season would be on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts
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It is set in the summer of 1977 after Victoria Leonard’s world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Needham Research analyst Laura Martin also suggested that advertising could be much higher if Apple chooses to go down that path, but Ternus could also use Apple’s $67 billion or so in cash to other, more ambitious use-cases.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Elle Fanning stars as Margo Millet, an aspiring writer who decides to make money fast via OnlyFans; Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman play her parents, a former Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Boswell figures to join a backcourt anchored by redshirt freshman shooting guard Andre Mills.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lutz Kilian, director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Center for Energy and the Economy, figures that 5 million daily barrels can either be rerouted from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea or continue to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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