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
That could weigh against the fair use argument, as a judge opined in a recent ruling that evidence of market dilution could tip an AI copyright case in favor of plaintiffs.
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ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
The movie starring Myers was widely panned by critics and audiences, with many opining that the cat character came off as creepy.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 1 July 2025
Just last week, Denver president and governor Josh Kroenke was highlighting the dangers that come with this salary-cap system and opined — unsolicited, mind you — about a nightmare scenario in which the Nuggets might one day be forced to trade three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Yeary opined the law is going after the wrong people — the low-level drug runners who are addicts themselves, instead of suppliers or people higher up in the chain.
—Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 4 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
The movie starring Myers was widely panned by critics and audiences, with many opining that the cat character came off as creepy.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 1 July 2025
Just last week, Denver president and governor Josh Kroenke was highlighting the dangers that come with this salary-cap system and opined — unsolicited, mind you — about a nightmare scenario in which the Nuggets might one day be forced to trade three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Yeary opined the law is going after the wrong people — the low-level drug runners who are addicts themselves, instead of suppliers or people higher up in the chain.
—Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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Currently, charting songs from ten of those performers equal 50 percent of the all-genre Hot 100 charts' top 20 and 40 percent of the top 50 hits, reflecting Nashville's influence.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Lee also says this could be the biggest shake-up in years for Apple, commenting on the new slim iPhone to be added to the range and significant upgrades to cameras.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sweeney's party preference was first reported by Buzzfeed News amid the backlash from her controversial new partnership with American Eagle, though the actress has not commented on her political affiliation or spoken publicly in support of Trump.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Briton remarked that a new suspension upgrade had made no difference to the way his car handled.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Wen: In his opening argument, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary remarked that systemic hormone therapy, when started within 10 years of the onset of menopause, can actually reduce cardiovascular disease.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Sky F1's Martin Brundle also noted the unusual nature of the incident.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Caiden and the injured passenger were taken to a local hospital where Caiden died, officials said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And yet, nearly half report difficulty staying productive on the road (46%), and half say business travel negatively affects their well-being (50%).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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