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
As the employee revolt builds, Google’s management reverses course and opts not to renew the lucrative military relationship.
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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
Mantello opts for a 1948 draft of the script to discover what Miller may have originally intended before the play’s first director, Elia Kazan, brought his collaborative influence to bear.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Katie Holmes opts for an all-black look at the AAFA American Image Awards on April 21 in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than follow either party to their next apartment, Kevin opts to take up residence in a local shelter, among a ragtag crew of his fellow animals.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Rue eventually sours on her gig with Laurie and opts to jump ship for a new kingpin.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 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
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
Mantello opts for a 1948 draft of the script to discover what Miller may have originally intended before the play’s first director, Elia Kazan, brought his collaborative influence to bear.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Katie Holmes opts for an all-black look at the AAFA American Image Awards on April 21 in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than follow either party to their next apartment, Kevin opts to take up residence in a local shelter, among a ragtag crew of his fellow animals.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Rue eventually sours on her gig with Laurie and opts to jump ship for a new kingpin.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts
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If Starmer chooses to step aside, or is ousted, his successor would become Britain’s sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Deborah decides to apologize to Kelly at a restaurant, with hopes of getting the outfit.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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What California decides — and when — will matter at the national level.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Butler, hiring alum Ronald Nored after Thad Matta’s retirement, figures to have some tough sledding ahead after losing stars Finley Bizjack to West Virginia and Michael Ajayi to the NBA Draft and could see another year in the basement as the rest of the league rises.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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