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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Every Tuesday of tournament week, the defending champion chooses the menu for his fellow champions, and the lore of the occasion continues to grow.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Alliances, however, do not mean states have to engage in warfare just because an ally chooses to do so.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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What Santa Clara County decides in the coming months will not stay within our borders.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Set in New Jersey, the story follows an ethnically and religiously confusing family fronted by hardware store owner Linda (Laurie Metcalf), who decides after the death of her mother to run for mayor of their midsized town.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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That expertise on the boards figures to pair well with the shooting prowess of Atlanta stars Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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South Carolina figures to be another tough defensive matchup.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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