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 Serrano also opts for unsweetened yogurt for breakfast, pairing it with fruit and occasionally a touch of maple syrup. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026 The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 In Coast City, a young actor (Tom Rhys Harries) is horribly disfigured by a local mob boss and opts for an experimental treatment. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 If Chrissie represents someone who opts into the ruling system, Paul’s character shows that there are choices even within this world’s oppressive parameters. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Reisberg sometimes opts for a particular shade, like midnight blue or sky blue, to give her eyes a more precise target. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 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

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When a consumer chooses to control the TV through a voice service such as Amazon Alexa, data is exchanged between the TV, TCL’s cloud, and Amazon so the service can function.

— John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
Perry chooses the latter, rising onto the stage through a trapdoor and performing despite her distress.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2026

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While Downs is a fine player who figures to bolster an injury-riddled and increasingly dubious receiver room, the trade was no blockbuster.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Colorado figures to provide more perimeter size and a stouter defense than the run-and-gun Titans.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026