Definition of opinenext
as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion the food critic opined that the restaurant's fare was something that one might serve a dog—if one didn't like dogs

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Recent Examples of opine In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Weeks before Hegseth issued his ultimatum, Amodei opined on his website about the risks involved with precisely the two guardrails the Pentagon is targeting. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 In Wednesday's ruling, the appeals court opined that even if some of the records are protected by copyright law, Metro Nashville police could still allow the public to inspect them without running afoul of the law. Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opine
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  • The wild swings in temperatures can be unsettling for people, Francis and others said, and also reflect the realities of a warming climate.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The buzzy, modern vibe of Trecca is reflected in its all-natural wine list, which span most of Europe and range from organic orange wines to Chateau Cambon’s La Cuvee du Chat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • The White House declined to comment further.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The visit by Rutte was confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to comment on the yet to be formally announced visit and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Carlisle remarked then that Knueppel was one of the most consistent rookies he’s ever seen, which means something coming from someone with the credentials to land himself in the Hall of Fame.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
  • At the time of publication, the 45-year-old de Silva — who has starred on the Bravo hit since its 2023 reboot — does not appear to have publicly remarked on the split.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Borenstein notes that this was true before the mystery surcharge appeared in 2015.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • While the other networks gained, Fox News noted that its viewership picked up month-over-month in March, as well as quarter over quarter.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • After Queta turned in another standout performance in Sunday’s 115-101 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden, Brown stumped for the breakout big man, saying, unprompted, that Queta deserves award consideration.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Some of the largest insurers in the world are creating data center specific avenues to manage the projects, Gallagher’s Harper said.
    April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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