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 airline opts for an unusual southerly flight path, across some of the world’s most remote waters and close to Antarctica, a choice that China Eastern says will help shave at least four hours off the total journey.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe Wilkinson, one of the show’s most iconic players, opts for that plan and pays for it in the studio later.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
An evildoer opts to access AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The state will lease the ground for 99 years, with the rent paying for future maintenance and upgrades to the mansion — where Polis could live, but opts not to.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Timothy Hagle, professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said that open races are generally more competitive than when an incumbent opts to run for reelection.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe Wilkinson, one of the show’s most iconic players, opts for that plan and pays for it in the studio later.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
An evildoer opts to access AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The state will lease the ground for 99 years, with the rent paying for future maintenance and upgrades to the mansion — where Polis could live, but opts not to.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Timothy Hagle, professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said that open races are generally more competitive than when an incumbent opts to run for reelection.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts
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The Chasm is a mockumentary comedy following an overconfident climber who, after losing his best friend and climbing partner to unexpected and unfortunate circumstances, chooses to proceed solo on a historic and potentially fatal rock climb.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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But there isn't a grand design to projects Duhamel chooses.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gina, meanwhile, decides there’s no point in any of it.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese anime series follows a young figure skater Yuri who, after a string of crushing losses leading up to the Grand Prix Finale, is taken under the wing of a Russian figure skating champion named Victor, who decides to be his coach.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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As for the tourney’s final broadcast, NBC figures the lazy Sunday allure of afternoon channel surfing should help lure viewers to the links during breaks in the NFL action.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the end, no matter who tries to establish the terms of engagement, this Ryder Cup figures to be the biggest, loudest, most tumultuous golf tournament ever played.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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