as in chooses
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week
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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 -
But there isn't a grand design to projects Duhamel chooses.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Details were not clear, but it was suggested that the current lottery system be replaced with one that selects candidates based on their wages.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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One particular woman usually selects the front row.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every Tuesday this season, Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett will offer his early ATS picks for every NFL game.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Rodgers Creek portion picks from there and runs north to Santa Rosa.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The in-depth report this week takes a deeper look into how Charlie Kirk’s faith fueled a movement.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Homemade caramel sauce is the finishing touch that takes this apple coffee cake from good to great.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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If your recipient prefers fresh notes, look for eucalyptus or sage, which also pair with the season's earthy vibe.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Break Their Home into Zones Though many of us choose to do a deep-clean every six months, Willis prefers to deep clean her home a bit more frequently, opting for a full house clean every three to four months.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Opts (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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