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 If the district attorney opts to downgrade charges against Clancy, the parties could potentially come to a plea agreement to avoid a second trial. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 There is a seven-day retention option, but Waybourn said the county opts for the longer retention to give crime victims more time to come forward. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 The pro tennis star often opts for stilettos attached to colorful footwear choices like sandal heels or mules. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 His tape from last preseason and regular season, making acrobatic plays, would be tantalizing if Cincinnati opts to keep Meyers and Jones/Williams instead. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Here, a guest opts for one with light support, dressing it up with a white blazer draped over the shoulders, black shorts, a waist scarf, flip-flop heels, and an oversized clutch. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 With logic against her, Rebecca opts for an emotional appeal. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Unless Miami opts to bring in another kicker, Riley Patterson will be the starter for 2026. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Barça prefers surgery, but De Jong opts for a conservative four-month recovery. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts

Verb

If a woman chooses a hospital, that is her right, but traditional birth should always be an option.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Even if the team chooses to lean more heavily on its ground game, those touches won’t flow to a single player.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

Verb

She is involved in a bus accident that results in a fatality and, with the crusading passion that so many people felt after 9/11, decides to get involved as a witness and truth-teller.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Oconomowoc Area School District will align its decision on Flock cameras with whatever the City of Oconomowoc decides regarding its own use of the cameras.

— Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of decides

Verb

September figures to be a fine, fine month for fans of Jonah Matranga, be that of his formative post-hardcore rock juggernaut Far, and/or his long-running Onelinedrawing sonic vehicle.

— Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
If Baylor opens up, Kinne figures to be an attractive option.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026