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
This all sounds silly; why does anyone feel the need to opine about the postseason in Week 3?
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
At the time, SpaceX founder Elon Musk opined in an interview that building the factory might well be more difficult than building the rocket.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
At the time, SpaceX founder Elon Musk opined in an interview that building the factory might well be more difficult than building the rocket.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
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Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by email outside of normal business hours to comment on this story.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Perfumo, global economist at Kraken, also commented on this situation, offering a forward outlook.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Following the teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s very steamy Wuthering Heights, eagle-eyed fans remarked on the (somewhat inaccurate) historical dress, which ranged from Oktoberfest dirndl-core to Vivienne Westwood-esque wedding gowns.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The medical examiner noted that Rivas' place of death was a vehicle.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The James Webb Space Telescope has already analyzed the chemistry of over 100 exoplanet atmospheres, NASA notes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Doctors and public health experts said that the hepatitis B shot is currently recommended for all babies at birth because the risk if a baby is missed is too high.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aid groups say the Israeli military continues to restrict access to food, water, and humanitarian aid, worsening a crisis already marked by starvation and displacement.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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